The government’s refusal to exempt councils from its
relaxation of office to residential planning reforms was branded ‘unfair and
unlawful’ at the High Court. The London boroughs of Islington, Richmond and
Camden argued the changes to planning rules could threaten swathes of their
areas with economic meltdown. They said converting occupied offices to homes
could force small businesses to move to peripheral areas. The councils sought
exemptions from the communities secretary, Eric Pickles, rule changes and his
refusal has triggered a High Court show-down. Read more on Inside Housing.
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