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Planning bulletin - September

This bulletin is a new What’s Brewing series sharing information and advice about pub and club planning. Current position In recent times, the planning regime has become more protective of community facilities like pubs. The National Planning Policy Framework, first published in 2012, requires local planning authorities (LPAs) to guard against the unnecessary loss of valued facilities and services such as pubs. In England since 2017, planning permission has been needed for any change of use to, or demolition of, a pub. These changes have undoubtedly prevented many pubs being lost but further strengthening of legislation and policy, especially in Wales and Scotland, is still necessary.