Michael Gove eyes concessions to get planning reform past Tory rebels

Holiday lets could require planning permission and developers hit with ‘use it or lose it’ rules

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Michael Gove is eyeing a slate of concessions to rebellious Tory MPs designed to get his proposals for planning reform through parliament.

Amendments to the government's flagship housing bill could tighten planning rules in some situations – in a bid to bring Conservatives onside.

One amendment being considered would make it harder to convert homes into holiday lets, by requiring anyone wanting to do so to lodge a planning application for a change of use.