"Dormer extensions, Velux windows, bike storage in front gardens and external wall insulation are among a raft of home improvements that should be exempted from planning laws, according to a sweeping review of the planning system to be published in the coming weeks."
"The long-awaited list of domestic planning exemptions proposes that cabin-style homes can be built in back gardens without planning permission and that homes can be divided into two separate living spaces, with a view to easing the housing shortage."
Housing Minister James Browne announced an imminent significant review of the planning system that will propose extensive exemptions from planning laws for residential improvements and new housing types. The review recommends exempting dormer extensions, Velux windows, bike storage in front gardens, and external wall insulation from planning requirements. Additionally, the proposals include allowing cabin-style homes to be constructed in back gardens without permission and enabling homes to be subdivided into two separate living spaces. These measures aim to ease the current housing shortage by streamlining the approval process for residential modifications and new dwelling creation.
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