Building Alterations: Permitted Development Rights

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 22 June 2026.

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Photo of David Simmonds David Simmonds Opposition Whip (Commons), Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to amend permitted development rights relating to householder (a) loft extensions and (b) conservatories.

Photo of Matthew Pennycook Matthew Pennycook Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The government has no such current plans.

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