Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 122198

Housing: Schools

Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 1 April 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been given on the change of use and conversion of former school buildings to residential accommodation.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
My Department has not issued specific guidance on the change of use and conversion of former school buildings to residential accommodation.