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Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
August 16, 2026British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
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Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
Turning pubs into housing or offices will be made harder as part of changes to government planning rules in England. The updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will come into force on Mond
bbc.co.uk•August 16, 2026
British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
Approximately two British pubs closed a day in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures produced by the industry. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) says 161 pubs closed in the first
bbc.com•May 6, 2026