Decision details

PROPOSED NON-IMMEDIATE ARTICLE 4 DIRECTIONS TO REMOVE PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR USE CLASS E TO RESIDENTIAL USE

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

That the making of 46 non-immediate Directions (covering the areas described in paragraph 3.41 of this report) to withdraw the permitted development rights granted by Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended), Schedule 2 be authorised. The Directions will come into force 12 months from the day on which they are made, if they are subsequently confirmed following public consultation.

 

 

Reasons for the decision:

The areas selected for the Directions are locations identified in the Local Plan which help ensure provision of retail in the Borough is maintained and protect office and industrial floorspace. Protecting these areas will help ensure provision of floorspace for jobs growth and for provision of essential retail and services for the Borough’s residents, workers and visitors. The Article 4 Directions would have a positive benefit on local amenity and wellbeing.

 

Publication date: 18/06/2021

Date of decision: 18/06/2021

Effective from: 26/06/2021

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