The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has called on the government to “rethink” government proposals to extend permitted development rights, which allow more premises to bypass normal planning procedures and be turned into homes.
It warned that the proposals could alienate communities by allowing inappropriate development to be “foisted” on them, while not making any contribution to local infrastructure. It also expressed concerns over quality and safety standards.
They were some of a number of concerns the CIC set out in its response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) consultation entitled ‘Supporting housing delivery and public service infrastructure’.
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