Much vaunted over the last few months, relaxed permitted development right in England have been announced today which come into effect from 30 May 2013.
The changes provide amongst other things for
- a temporary period to complete larger domestic extensions (subject to a "light touch" prior approval mechanism)
- changes of use of (Offices Class B1A) to Dwellings
- changes of use of agricultural buildings to a variety of commercial uses
- Temporary changes of use.
The changes are in many instances time limited whilst the wording, requirements and conditions of the revisions wont necessarily remove these changes from control all together, with many being subject to a prior approval mechanism.
The changes are inevitably complex (as well as not applying in a few areas) so we recommend you take our advice early to ensure your interests are fully considered.
Meanwhile over here in Wales, there remain no signs that Welsh Government intend to relax PD rights to anywhere the same extent or even progress on the consultation to move to the earlier English model which was consulted on in 2010/11.
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