Protection of Family Homes (Enforcement and Permitted Development) Bill

Official Summary

A Bill to make provision about guidance to local authorities on when to take enforcement action for breaches of planning law; to clarify guidance on the scope of permitted development rights; to make provision about rights and entitlements, including of appeal, for people whose homes are affected by such breaches; to make provision for the inspection and regulation of building under the permitted development regime; to establish financial penalties for developers who breach planning law in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.

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Overview

The Protection of Family Homes (Enforcement and Permitted Development) Bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of planning laws related to permitted development rights in England and Wales. It introduces stricter monitoring, complaint procedures, and financial penalties for developers who breach these rights, impacting nearby residents.

Description

This bill mandates local planning authorities to establish systems for monitoring compliance with permitted development rights within six months. This includes allowing residents to request inspections of neighboring developments that might affect their property. The bill also requires authorities to set up processes for receiving, investigating, and adjudicating complaints from residents about breaches. Appeals processes are to be made available. Financial penalties can be levied on developers whose actions exceed permitted development rights and negatively impact nearby properties. A report on the implementation of these duties must be submitted to the Secretary of State within 12 months. Within 18 months, the Secretary of State must review compliance and may issue updated guidance or amend the 2015 Order (Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015) based on this review and public consultation.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify any increase or decrease in government spending. The costs associated with implementing the new monitoring, complaint, and enforcement procedures will likely fall upon local planning authorities, potentially impacting their existing budgets.

Groups Affected

Local Planning Authorities: Increased responsibilities for monitoring, complaint handling, and enforcement.
Residents: Greater opportunity to report breaches and appeal decisions, leading to potential improvements in their quality of life and protection of property values.
Developers: Face increased scrutiny and potential financial penalties for non-compliance with planning regulations.
Secretary of State: Responsibility for providing guidance and reviewing compliance, including possible amendments to the 2015 Order.

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