Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

High Streets Update

14 May 2024 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Proposed by Jacob Young Con Redcar

EconomyEnergyHousing

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has published responses to the High Street Rental Auction consultation.
  • Key aspects of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and new permitted development rights are outlined.
  • The government plans to write to local authorities and stakeholders about the auctions launching this summer.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the publication of responses to the High Street Rental Auction consultation, outlining how Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) will operate and addressing questions about new permitted development rights.

Action requested

The government is publishing a consultation response which outlines key aspects of High Street Rental Auctions and plans to write to local authorities and stakeholders about these auctions launching this summer. Guidance on the auction process will be published prior to its launch.

Key facts

  • The High Street Rental Auction consultation was launched last year.
  • Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) will operate in relation to High Street Rental Auctions.
  • A new permitted development right will be introduced.
  • High Street Rental Auctions are part of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.
  • The auctions will apply to England only, allowing local authorities to require landlords to let empty high street shops through an auction for a rental lease of between 1 and 5 years for suitable uses.
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