The package of measures announced today by Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark includes proposals to make it easier to re-use existing agricultural, retail and commercial buildings, such as offices and warehouses, without the need to submit a planning application, supporting small business growth. A consultation is being published on changes to the Use Classes Order, which determines the flexibility with which such buildings can be re-used. The consultation also proposes allowing so called ‘meanwhile’ or temporary uses of certain buildings to open up premises to new businesses and to bring redundant buildings back into use, in line with recommendations in the Portas Review.
ethical partnership will be making representations on behalf of our commercial clients. if you need advice on the use classes order and what you can and cannot do without planning permission then contact us