Article 4 Direction - removal of permitted development rights for change of use from Class E (commercial class) to C3 residential
December 17, 2025 Approved View on council websiteFull council record
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RESOLVED that the Planning
Committee:
APPROVE the making of
a Non-immediate Article 4 Direction under Para 4(1) of the Town and
Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order
2015 to withdraw permitted development rights for the change of use
from Class E (commercial, business or service) to residential uses
(C3) in the borough’s five Strategic Employment Areas as
shown in the maps included in Appendix A to this report;
and
AGREE that a public
consultation for 6 weeks should be undertaken on this
proposal
Related Meeting
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 7.00 pm on December 17, 2025
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 17 Dec 2025 |