Decision

Article 4 Direction - removal of permitted development rights for change of use from Class E (commercial class) to C3 residential

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 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