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Impact assessment - permeable surfaces
Publication Year
2008
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Assesses the costs and benefits of changing permitted development rights to allow householders to pave over their front gardens without planning permission so long as the surface is permeable or porous, to avoid problems with flooding.
Document History
To be read with Future water - the Government's water strategy for England (DEFRA, 2008).
Publisher Information
Department for Communities and Local Government
Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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