A new review of Portas Pilots, the scheme to revive
struggling retail centres, says there will be a consultation over the next six
months on further relaxing planning regulations to allow the conversion of
retail space on minor thoroughfares running off high streets into residential
property. The new report by the Department for Communities and Local Government
is exploring ways for businesses to find new premises more quickly, urging
landlords to be more flexible with the potential to increase housing on the
high street. The report said: "Together these reforms provide a
substantial opportunity to bring more life into town centres and increase
footfall.
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