Will Boris paving the way for quick conversions have a positive impact on the hospitality industry?

Planning changes set to come into force from 1st September will open the door for restaurant operators to take over former retail and office premises, without the consent of local authorities. The move is part of the PM’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ campaign to help the economy recover post Covid. The changes will mean that conversions of properties can be carried out at a much quicker pace without the bureaucracy which has slowed down refurbishments for decades.

With many high street retailers closing their doors and servicing customers online, this paves the way for the hospitality industry to create social and cultural hubs within vacant premises.

As a business specialising in refurbishments within the hospitality and leisure sector we are keen to see this positively affect the industry!!!