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Retail Update
30 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The minister is updating on measures to relax local restrictions and allow extended retail opening hours for Christmas.
Action Requested
Local planning authorities are requested to take a positive approach towards retailers, not enforcing planning controls that restrict opening times during December and January. Retailers should be informed of this temporary relaxation.
Key Facts
- Section 23 of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 removed restrictions on shop opening hours.
- Local planning authorities should ensure their engagement with retailers does not hinder extended retail hours from December to January.
- Planning enforcement is a discretionary activity, local authorities should act proportionately during this period.
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