The government has outlined plans for 200,000 new starter
homes to be constructed. But history tells us that this number is highly
unlikely to be reached. So how can we help bridge this gap between demand and
supply? One solution is to be far bolder in converting unused office space into
living accommodation. Two years ago, hopes were raised that up to 40,000 flats
would be created in London and the South East as a result of a three-year
temporary introduction of permitted development rights (PDR) – a relaxation of
the planning rules so that empty office blocks could be more quickly converted
into living accommodation. However, PDR
has had a mixed reception. Eleven London councils were granted exemptions from
the rights by the government, after maintaining PDR would threaten their
boroughs’ vitality. Read more on the City AM website.
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