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Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
BBC Politics Monday 17 August 2026, 07:04 UTC 1 min read
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The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
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