Planning permission secured for a change of use from office (Class E) to residential dwelling following a detailed analysis of the LPAs validation requirements and their five year housing land supply position.  The planning context Our client had secured planning … Continued

We have been supporting an award winning student accommodation provider, providing advice on their property portfolio.  Our client develops and offers high-quality student accommodation with a focus on well-being.  Their philosophy is to create an unforgettable student experience through inspiring … Continued

Use Class Order The Town and Country Planning Use Class Order puts uses of land and buildings into various categories known as ‘Use Classes’. Sui generis uses lie outside the Use Class Order.  On 1 September 2020, the Use Class … Continued

Step 1 – ascertain the current use Check what the current use is. This may be available from the planning history search on your council’s website. How long has the use been going on for? If over 10 years then … Continued

We have recently worked with a leading supplier of temporary kitchens to advise on the planning strategy for a roll out of dark kitchens, also known as “cloud”, “ghost”, “virtual” or “remote” kitchens.  These professional kitchens produce restaurant quality food … Continued

We are delighted to have secured a resolution to grant planning permission (subject to a S106 deed of variation) on behalf of our client, an award-winning purpose-built student housing provider. The permission will allow the flexible use of over 200 … Continued

How many of us have had a takeaway in the past month? Given the ongoing pandemic, I would hazard a guess that quite a lot of us are raising our hands right now.   Although a very challenging time, it has … Continued

We have successfully secured planning for the change of use of the former editorial offices for the Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard newspaper to become three stylish self-contained flats (C3 use) and a retail unit (A1 use).  Planning and strategy setting … Continued

Click here for our latest projects involving pubs We have noticed a significant increase in the number of clients that are enquiring about the possibilities of securing planning permission for a change of use of a public house to a … Continued

In times of market uncertainty it is important that there is flexibility built into the planning system. Particularly in relation to B1 (office) uses where it appears that in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic there is a growing shift … Continued