Our recent planning successes in Havering provide an interesting insight into Class MA in practice. The two projects were sensitive, as they sought the change of use via Class MA for 2 defunct GP surgeries. Given that the proposals sought … 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
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 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
There are several planning considerations which need to be appraised when making a change of use application, but key to it all is in justifying the loss of one use in favour of another. This can be challenging and, depending … Continued
Plainview Planning has secured three planning permissions for several site alterations, commercial unit reconfigurations and the regularisation of historic works on a large commercial site in Cirencester, for a large international company specialising in clinical technologies. Our client had recently … Continued
Through our meticulous research and strategic planning approach, we have secured planning approval to change the use of an existing hotel to a registered mental health residential care facility in Whitfield, South Gloucestershire. We could not be more delighted at … Continued
Change of use planning applications can be challenging, especially when you are seeking a change of use in an area where certain use classes are protected. Our recent approval for a change of use from an office to a specialist … Continued
The Plainview Team are very excited to be working on a new rural tourism attraction in Maldon, which will include an education centre, tea room, fish breeding pods, essential workers’ dwelling and holiday cottages. The scheme and its background: A disused … Continued
Our recent successful change of use application from a B1 (office) to a dual office and Health Clinic (B1/D1), will bring much needed GP and travel clinic services to a central London location. We have previously worked on several similar … Continued