Commercial Conversions: New Permitted Development Rights

In Issue 29 of HMO Magazine, Matt Baker delves into the evolving landscape of commercial conversions using new permitted development (PD) rights. These rights, which simplify the planning process, offer significant opportunities for HMO development by allowing specific commercial buildings to be converted into residential spaces. While some PD rights, such as office-to-residential conversions, come with fewer restrictions, others, like retail-to-residential, have stricter size limits and more complex requirements. Matt explores whether these new PD rights represent the biggest HMO development opportunity of a lifetime or if there are challenges to be aware of.

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