Housing: Permitted Development Rights - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 3:19 pm ar 18 Rhagfyr 2024.

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Photo of Lord Young of Cookham Lord Young of Cookham Deputy Chairman of Committees, Deputy Speaker (Lords) 3:19, 18 Rhagfyr 2024

My Lords, it must make sense to use redundant buildings to provide good-quality accommodation for those in need, but is there not a loophole in the current fire safety regulations? These apply when a commercial building is converted into flats but not when industrial buildings or storage units are. Should we not use the Renters’ Rights Bill to close this loophole?