Changing Pubs into Homes to Be Made Harder Under New Rules The Labour government has updated the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to make it more difficult for developers to convert pubs into housing or offices.
The new rules require developers to demonstrate that there is no reasonable prospect of keeping a pub business running before converting the premises.
This move is seen as a step in the right direction, but it does not address the root causes of pub closures.