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Overview

The Use of Property (Protection) Bill aims to safeguard established, lawful non-residential land uses in England from the potential negative impacts of nearby housing developments. It mandates the Secretary of State to provide guidance to local planning authorities on this matter.

Description

This bill focuses on protecting existing non-residential land uses in England. It requires the Secretary of State to issue guidance to local planning authorities on how to protect these uses when new housing developments are proposed nearby. The bill defines "development" and "local planning authority" according to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The bill applies to England and Wales and comes into force two months after it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. The cost will likely relate to the development and dissemination of the guidance issued by the Secretary of State, and any subsequent administrative costs for local planning authorities in implementing that guidance. No specific financial details are included in the provided text.

Groups Affected

This bill will primarily affect:

• Businesses operating on non-residential land: They may benefit from increased protection against potential disruption from nearby housing developments.
• Local planning authorities in England: They will receive guidance on how to manage planning applications considering the protection of existing non-residential uses.
• Developers: They may face additional considerations when planning housing developments near existing non-residential uses.
• Residents: Indirectly impacted through planning decisions affecting both residential and non-residential land uses.