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<p>The national permitted development rights for change of use are making a valuable
contribution to housing delivery. In the three years to March 2018, 46,000 homes were
delivered under the rights, including 42,000 from office to residential. The prior
approval process provides a streamlined planning process, and this is reflected in
the fee. To support local planning authorities planning fees were increased by 20
per cent in 2018. This increase was ring fenced to ensure the funding benefited planning
services directly. We continue to keep resourcing under review.</p>
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