Michael Gove relaxes planning rules in England bid to meet housing target
In a speech in central London, Mr Gove said the government would "unequivocally, unapologetically and intensively concentrating our biggest efforts in the hearts of our cities".
Some commercial properties can already be converted into homes without planning permission. Under laws known as "permitted development rights", more than 10,000 properties - such as former offices -The Local Government Association has warned that offices, shops and barns are not always suitable for housing, and could result in the creation of poor quality homes.
and £13.5m for what it calls a "super squad" of planners to unblock certain projects - a development in Cambridge will be the team's first task. Developers will be asked to pay higher fees to fund improvements to the planning system.
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