LAUNDERETTES AND REMOVAL OF PLANNING PROTECTIONS

Early day motion 1328, tabled 24 March 2016 by Ruth Cadbury (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House notes that launderettes continue to be a vital part of our communities as well as being an important safety net for many people, especially those on low-incomes or living in privately-rented housing; regrets the Government's decision to remove planning protections that currently prevent launderettes from being changed to other types of shop or housing without the owners obtaining planning permission; and calls on the Government to remove launderettes from the scope of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Green 1, Liberal Democrat 1.