Decision details

The Executive considered a report seeking approval for consultation purposes of two revised Article 4 Directions to remove the permitted development rights in relation to changes of use from office and light industrial uses to residential use in Gunnels Wood and Pin Green.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the proposed Article 4 Directions, and the areas they will cover (as detailed in Appendices C and D to the report), be approved.

2.          That consultation be agreed on the making of the Article 4 Directions under Article 4 (I) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended), to remove permitted development rights in relation to changes of use from Use Class E(g)(i) and E(g)(iii) to Use Class C3 (as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)).

3.          That, following a minimum of 28 days consultation on the serving of the notice of the Directions, the Executive receive a further report in order to decide whether or not to confirm the Article 4 Directions.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.