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After a slight reduction during the lockdown period, the number of planning applications submitted to local planning authorities across the country is rising. Most applications were for commercial purposes, though a slight reduction in retail applications. More details here. Photo by Simone Hutsch on Unsplash
The Government has made further announcements to how the planning system should respond to the current coronavirus pandemic. There are changes to how planning applications can be publicised and determined, and changes to CIL. See a short overview on our YouTube channel.
The coronavirus has led to the Government announcing a change to permitted development legislation, giving restaurants, cafes and pubs the right to run a takeaway service without the need for planning permission. This temporary permission runs for 12 months. The Government has also told local planning authorities to be lenient in any controls over general food deliveries from supermarkets and takeaway outlets. |