More pop-up shops could be allowed under planning changes

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The government is considering a relaxation in planning rules in England to allow temporary businesses to "pop-up" more easily.

It would allow shops and other "low-impact use" businesses to open for up to two years on High Street sites which could otherwise stand empty.

But some doubt whether such powers are really needed to re-use empty retail spaces.

Chris Vallance reports for Radio Four's PM.

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