Planning Consent and Pubs

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:05 pm on 6 February 2018.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:05, 6 February 2018

We do recognise the important contribution that pubs make to communities. We are working with community groups and other representatives, including the Campaign for Real Ale—I declare an interest as a member—on how best to protect premises and facilities and help bring people together. I've always said that a community without a pub is a collection of houses. Quite often, I've seen this happen in my part of the world. We will be consulting on a review of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order in May, with a view to looking at how we can better protect our pubs.