London does not have enough homes. According to the Mayor, the capital needs 66,000 new homes built each year, yet official data shows only 10,890 homes were completed in London the first half of 2021 ...

Homes created under PDRs are also more likely to be in places with little access to green spaces, or in places with less access to public transport – compared to properties built with planning ...

The Town & Country Planning Association study claims that the fast-track planning route, which the government has recently extended, has undermined council efforts to create healthy communities.

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While permitted development rights (PDRs) in England have benefited many farming businesses, there are important elements to check before going ahead. Among the most common mistakes or ...

Campaigners are urging the government to abolish permitted development rights because 28,000 affordable homes have not been built since 2013. When developers convert office blocks to flats using ...