A Bill to enable local planning authorities to require the granting of planning permission prior to the demolition or change of use of premises or land used or formerly used as a public house or local independent shop, to enable local planning authorities to require the granting of planning permission if premises or land will be used for a supermarket; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
26 April 2013
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The Local Services (Planning) Bill would give local planning authorities power to require planning permission before demolishing or changing the use of premises or land that are or were used as a public house or local independent shop. It would also let authorities require planning permission if such sites are to be used for a supermarket. The aim is to give communities more control over the make-up of local high streets and related development.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons; no further stages or votes are recorded here. It originated in the Commons.
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