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New rules will make it harder for retailers in England to convert pubs into retail space.
Currently, such a change of use does not generally require an express planning permission. That will change from 6 April where the pub is listed by the local authority as an asset of community value, i.e. it is a property whose use furthers the social well-being or social interests of the local community (and it is realistic to think that such a use can continue in the future).
Even if a pub is not listed, a retailer will not be able to proceed without first asking the local authority in writing whether the pub has been nominated for listing. The retailer must then wait for 56 days and must complete the change of use within a year. Further provisions then apply if a nomination is received by the local authority.
Good news indeed for those wishing to preserve the pub as a British institution, but potentially bad news for retailers!
The last two weeks have seen yet another flurry of announcements regarding big high street names including Thomas Cook, Argos, Karen Millen and Coast.
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As part of the continued tightening of the restrictions on drone use within UK airspace, the latest amendments to the Air Navigation Order 2016 come into force on 30 November 2019.
H&M is the latest retailer to confront its landlords about this ‘two tier retail market’ in an attempt to explore and negotiate more favourable terms.
Ann Summers is the latest retailer to have entered into new voluntary deals with the majority of their landlords, rather than using the CVA process.
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