Gove to relax planning rules so disused buildings can become schools

By 2010-06-24T08:36:00

Education secretary Michael Gove leaves Downing Street.

Source: Matt Crossick/EMPICS/PA

Architects have given a cautious welcome to education secretary Michael Gove’s announcement that he will relax planning rules to make it easier to turn derelict hospitals, shops and pubs into “free schools”.

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