Jenrick Defends Permitted Development

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has defended policies allowing developers to bypass council planning departments while admitting that “some” homes delivered have been poor quality. Speaking at an event held by think tank Policy Exchange in London, Mr Jenrick argued permitted development rights have been “a great force in bringing new properties onto the housing market”. But he said the MHCLG is examining why some homes delivered through the policy have not been up to scratch. Read more on Inside Housing.

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