This note has been put together by our Planners in relation to the long-awaited Permitted Development Right to allow upward extensions to detached blocks of flats will come into force from the 1 August 2020.
As per the more recent raft of changes to the GPDO, sites must first qualify, and then satisfy a number of conditions through the prior approval process. Unlike the arguably ‘more straight forward’ office to residential conversion process the criteria considers in more depth the amenity of existing and proposed occupiers premises including overlooking, privacy and the loss of light – all of which will need to be qualified and could require the submission of further evidence Understandably, protected views must also be considered.
As anticipated, development must be completed within 3 years and prior to commencement of development (as well as notifying the determining authority in writing as such) and must be supported by a detailed construction management plan.
Should you have any questions, please contact one of the team.
