Permitted development rights: Schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation consultation published

This consultation contains proposed changes to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, as amended.

It covers the following areas:

  • extending the existing temporary permitted development right for schools affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)
  • removing assets of community value from the demolition permitted development right
  • changes to the permitted development right that allows development by the Crown on closed defence sites
  • new permitted development flexibilities to enable the development of conservation measures within environmental delivery plans

 

This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 5 August 2026.

The consultation can be found at:

Permitted development rights: schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation – GOV.UK

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