And gyms to banks. for the government, this is all about having a simpler, more flexible planning process, helping to create much—needed new homes and enabling struggling high streets to adapt. it's a seismic deregulatory shift in our planning system. the government has already made it far easier for buildings to switch between different commercial uses, but they've now gone a step further and allowed a switch between those commercial uses to residential use without the need for planning permission. there is a size limit, and there is a need for prior approval, but this could significantly c...