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 website
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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

 

Supporting Documents

Committee_report_a4D November_2025.pdf
Appendix A Justification Report for A4D.pdf
Appendix B A4D EQIA.pdf
Addendum to item 5 Article 4 Direction PD Rights.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Dec 2025