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Julie James, minister for housing and local government, has announced that the Welsh Government accepts most of the detailed recommendations made by the Law Commission to simplify and consolidate the legislation on all aspects of the Welsh planning system.

The Welsh Government has outlined how it plans to retain the positive changes that came about during the lockdown implemented to stem the spread of Covid-19 to build a society that ‘respects’ the environment.

Regulations came into force in Wales this week that should make it easier for the planning system to carry on functioning.

Welsh housing minister Julie James has introduced emergency temporary permitted development rights to allow local authorities to change the use of buildings without planning permission during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.