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<p>Our National Planning Policy Framework encourages the re-use of redundant or disused
buildings for housing. In addition, we have introduced a range of nationally set permitted
development rights which allow for the change of use from a wide range of vacant commercial
buildings, such as shops, offices and restaurants to residential use without the need
for a local planning application. The rights are making an important contribution
to housing delivery, with over 82,000 new homes delivered under them rights in the
six years to March 2021. Pubs will often be an important community asset, and we believe
that it is appropriate that any proposals to change their use should be considered
through the planning application process.</p>
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