Changes planned for permitted development rights for extensions, roofs and outbuildings! The government has...
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2020 GPDO Update 6
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White paper released for planning reform consultation
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2020 GPDO Update 3
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Recent News Items
Big changes to Class Q & Class R for agricultural buildings
4 year rule is no more in England!
New Airbnb rules to stop the ‘hollowing out’ of local communities
Size limit scrapped in Class MA along with vacant requirement
Changes planned for permitted development rights for extensions, roofs and outbuildings!