Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Examines measures being taken forward to introduce a number of relaxations including allowing agricultural buildings to convert to other uses supporting rural growth; allowing a range of buildings temporary alternate uses for up to two years and increase the size thresholds for commercial buildings. There will also be permission for allowing buildings within a use class to change to a new state funded school for a single academic year and permanent change to a new state funded school from certain specified use classes.
History
Relates to the following: New opportunities for sustainable development and growth through the reuse of existing buildings - consultation (DCLG, 2012) and New opportunities for sustainable development and growth through the reuse of existing buildings - summary of responses (DCLG, 2013).
Subjects
- Planning control
- Environmental issues/energy
- Special subject areas
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Planning and development
- Use Classes
Publisher History
Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.