Changes of use
Change of use planning is often required when it is proposed to alter the purpose (or use class) of a building or piece of land. Although there are a number of exceptions where permission is not required as the change of use is covered under permitted development/prior approval. The Government has recently made a series of changes to permitted development to seek to enable economic development. However, the outcome has been something of a complicated muddle in some areas. It also depends on the last historic permitted use of the site, which can be ambiguous. It is always best to seek expert advice, such as from Roseland Planning who can cut through the muddle and plot the best way forward.
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