Heatwave risk from plans to convert shops to homes
Turning more commercial property into homes raises fears of sub-standard conditions, says a report. …
Eddie Tuttle, director for policy, research and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building, said: “While we agree with the principle of permitted development rights to rejuvenate town centres, there is clear evidence that homes built using permitted development rights have led to spaces detrimental to the health, well-being and quality of life of future occupants.”
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