Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Save Our High Streets Fairness for Small Businesses protect tenants from (PDRs)
Closed
98 signatures
What the petition asks
Amend permitted development rights (PDRs) to: Require properties to be vacant for at least 12 months before conversion; landlords must negotiate with tenants and compensate them for relocation and losses; and ensure planning applications consider the economic and cultural impact on high streets.
We believe that, currently, PDRs offer no safeguards for tenants and landlords exploit this to evict businesses or demand unsustainable rents, based on projected residential income. These changes could help stop this exploitation.
We believe that this unfair practice destroys jobs, devastates high streets, and erases local culture. Small businesses are vital to our economy and communities. Without protection, they cannot survive.
Immediate action is needed to safeguard our high streets.
We believe that this unfair practice destroys jobs, devastates high streets, and erases local culture. Small businesses are vital to our economy and communities. Without protection, they cannot survive.
Immediate action is needed to safeguard our high streets.
Timeline
| 23 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
98
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
23 Dec 2024
Closed
23 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.