Planning Policy - Change of Use Consultation

The government have announced a consultation to relax planning rules to make change of use easier.  This means, for example, to permit empty retail units or existing buildings used for agricultural purposes to change to residential use.  There are several other areas in
                     which the government would like to see relaxation in the planning rules.

Civic Voice has campaigned against the relaxation of the planning system since the Government came to power.  Whilst accepting the need to drive the economy forward and that the country has a significant challenge in solving the housing crisis it does not accept that the proposals tackle the issues sufficient to warrant the proposed dilution of local influence.

Civic Voice has published a briefing document (see here) and is asking for feeback before 1st October.

Marple Civic Society is a member and supporter of Civic Voice and will respond to their consulation. If you have any comments that you would like us to take into account in our response to the consultation please email us,  mail@marplecivicsociety.org.uk by Monday 16th September 2013