Issue - meetings

To seek Members’ approval of the confirming 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.

Cabinet received a report providing a summary of responses received following consultation relating to the use of an Article 4 Direction covering the Gunnels Wood area and Pin Green employment areas.

The Portfolio Holder for Environment and Performance reminded members that the Article 4 Direction enabled local authorities to bring a level of control to certain types of development or changes of use, which would normally be ‘permitted development’.

The Leader welcomed Alex Robinson, Assistant Director Planning and Regulation to his first meeting of Cabinet since joining the authority.

It was RESOLVED:

1.    That the responses from consultation, 22 January to 18 February 2025, on the serving of the notice of the revised Article 4 Directions be noted.  

2.    That the confirmation of the revised 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 County Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)) be approved.

Reason for Decision: As contained in the report.

Other Options considered:As contained in the report.