Government to extend lapsed planning consents

By Joey Gardiner2020-06-22T13:44:00

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More than 400 schemes had been due to see permissions expire next week

The government will extend planning permissions that are due to expire during lockdown, ministers confirmed yesterday in a move to support the industry’s recovery.

The decision, which follows weeks of lobbying by developers and planners, will also be welcomed by architects keen to get projects on site.

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