PeanutButter Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/nov/13/westminster-council-to-ban-super-size-new-homes Quote Westminster city council is to ban new supersize properties built for oligarchs and other members of the global elite in order to free up space for more affordable homes. They giveth with the one hand and... Shelter says plans create ‘get-out clause’ for developers to avoid providing affordable homes Quote The government has proposed new rules that would allow builders to buy and demolish commercial buildings and create new homes without planning permission. The plan would extend permitted development rights, which allow the conversion of office buildings to homes. The rules have also allowed developers to build tiny homes, some as small as 13 sq metres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurlerontheditch Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Quote some as small as 13 sq metres. crazy like a prison cell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtickle Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 So they are banning big houses and allowing tiny houses. Two moves in the wrong direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulpstar Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 150 sq metres = "Supersize", lol. My gaff is 170 sq metre, comfortable but no mansion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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