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<p>Making effective use of land and buildings is a key aspect of the Government’s
existing planning policy, and one which we intend to retain as wider reforms to the
planning system are implemented. Our proposed changes to plan-making would bring additional
certainty to how land is expected to be used, through the local identification of
areas for growth, renewal or protection.</p><p>The changes we made to the Use Classes
Order from 1 September will support our high streets and town centres by enabling
more effective use of existing buildings. More premises will be able to change use
without the need for a planning application.</p>
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