Wednesday 10 July 2013

New review of Portas Pilots says convert retail units into homes


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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