Permitted development rights for office to residential conversions

A look at the impact of the permitted development rights for office to residential policy on London

Learn what permitted development rights are and what the proposals are for their future

How permitted development rights developed, London Councils' response and where the government stands now

Read our briefing: The impact of permitted development rights for offices to residential conversions

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This gives boroughs the opportunity to suspend permitted development rights

Read specific examples of what the scheme means for London boroughs

Greater London has been particularly affected by permitted development rights

Figures for the number of offices approved for conversion and the impact on the most affected boroughs