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The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015

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Publication 2015-03-18

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(c) the expiry of 56 days following the date on which the application referred to in sub-paragraph (2) was received by the local planning authority without the authority notifying the applicant as to whether prior approval is given or refused.

(11) The development must be carried out—

(a) where prior approval is required, in accordance with the details approved by the local planning authority;

(b) where prior approval is not required, or where sub-paragraph (10)(c) applies, in accordance with the details provided in the application referred to in sub-paragraph (2), unless the local planning authority and the developer agree otherwise in writing.

(12) The local planning authority may grant prior approval unconditionally or subject to conditions reasonably related to the subject matter of the prior approval.

(13) When computing the number of days in sub-paragraph (7)(a), any day which is a public holiday must be disregarded.

Interpretation of Class BB

BB.4

For the purposes of Class BB—

“footprint”, in relation to a building or a moveable structure, means the total area of ground covered by the building or moveable structure;

“historic visitor attraction” means a listed building accessible by members of the public (whether or not for an entry fee) for the purposes of promoting their enjoyment, and advancing their knowledge, of the building;

“original condition”, in relation to land on which a moveable structure is provided, means the condition of the land before the moveable structure was provided;

“relevant period” means the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which one of the events described in paragraph BB.3(10) occurs.

Class TA – development by the Crown on a closed defence site

Permitted development

TA

The erection, extension or alteration on a closed defence site by or on behalf of the Crown of—

(a) single living accommodation;

(b) a non-residential building.

Development not permitted

TA.1

(1) Development is not permitted by Class TA—

(a) within 15 metres of the closed defence site’s perimeter (“the perimeter”);

(b) within 25 metres of the perimeter where the development would be visible from a highway and—

(i) in the case of a building erected, the height of the building would exceed 10 metres;

(ii) in the case of a building extended or altered, the height of the building would exceed the lesser of—

(aa) the height of the existing building, or

(bb) 10 metres;

(i) any building erected would exceed 12 metres;

(ii) any building extended or altered would exceed the lesser of—

(aa) the height of the existing building, or

(bb) 12 metres;

(d) on land which is or forms part of—

(i) article 2(3) land;

(ii) a site of special scientific interest;

(iii) a listed building or land within its curtilage;

(iv) a scheduled monument or land within its curtilage.

(2) Development is not permitted by Class TA(a) if the total floor space of any buildings added to the closed defence site via erection or extension under Class TA(a) would exceed 25% of the total floor space of single living accommodation on the closed defence site immediately before 11th January 2022.

(3) Development is not permitted by Class TA(b) if the total floor space of any buildings added to the closed defence site via erection or extension under Class TA(b) would exceed 35% of the total floor space of non-residential buildings at the closed defence site immediately before 11th January 2022.

Conditions

TA.2

(1) Development is permitted by Class TA subject to the conditions that before beginning development the developer must—

(a) assess the contamination and flood risks of the development,

(b) identify measures to reduce so far as practicable any contamination or flood risks of the development,

(c) where the development is in an area within Flood Zone 3, carry out prior consultation in accordance with paragraph TA.3, and

(d) in any event, provide written notification to the local planning authority—

(i) of the date on which it is proposed to begin development, and

(ii) including a description of the development containing sufficient information to enable the local authority to satisfy itself that the development complies with the provisions of Class TA.

(2) Development is permitted by Class TA subject to the condition that it is carried out in accordance with any measures identified under paragraph TA.2(1)(b) to reduce so far as practicable any contamination or flood risks.

(3) Where the total footprint of any buildings added to the closed defence site via erection or extension under Class TA exceeds (or would, as a result of the proposed development, exceed) 4,000 square metres, development is permitted by Class TA subject to the condition that before beginning the development the developer must apply to the local planning authority for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the authority will be required as to the siting and scale of the development.

(4) The conditions in sub-paragraph (5) apply where proposed development relates to the erection or extension of a building which will be—

(a) visible from a highway,

(b) of height in excess of 10 metres, and

(i) single living accommodation which will be higher than the highest existing single living accommodation on the closed defence site, or

(ii) a non-residential building which will be higher than the highest existing non-residential building on the closed defence site.

(5) Proposed development described in sub-paragraph (4) is permitted by Class TA subject to the conditions that—

(a) the proposed development is sited and its external appearance designed so as to minimise so far as practicable its effect on the amenity of the area, and

(b) before beginning the development the developer must apply to the local planning authority for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the authority will be required as to the external appearance of the building.

(6) An application under sub-paragraph (3) or (5)(b) is to be made and determined in accordance with paragraph TA.4.

Procedure for prior consultation under Class TA

TA.3

(1) Where a developer is required to carry out prior consultation under paragraph TA.2(1)(c), the developer must consult the Environment Agency as to the flood risks of the proposed development.

(2) The developer must notify the Environment Agency specifying the date by which they must respond (not being less than 21 days from the date the notice is given) (“the closing date”).

(3) The development must not begin—

(a) before the occurrence of one of the following—

(i) the receipt by the developer of responses to the consultation required by this paragraph, or

(ii) the day after the closing date.

(b) in any event, before the developer takes into account any representations received on or before the closing date as a result of consultation under this paragraph.

(4) Where the developer receives representations on or before the closing date as a result of consultation under this paragraph, the developer must as soon as reasonably practicable send to the local planning authority—

(a) a copy of the representations, and

(b) a statement explaining how the developer has taken the representations into account.

Procedure for applications for prior approval under Class TA

TA.4

(1) The following provisions apply where a developer is required under paragraph TA.2(3) or (5)(b) to make an application for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the authority will be required.

(2) The application must be accompanied by—

(a) a written description of the proposed development including a statement of any proposed increase in the total footprint of buildings on the closed defence site,

(b) where the proposed development relates to the erection or extension of—

(i) single living accommodation, a statement showing the total floor space of single living accommodation—

(aa) on the closed defence site immediately before 11th January 2022,

(bb) already added to the closed defence site via development under Class TA(a), and

(cc) to be added to the closed defence site via the proposed development;

(ii) a non-residential building, a statement showing the total floor space of non-residential buildings—

(aa) on the closed defence site immediately before 11th January 2022,

(bb) already added to the closed defence site via development under Class TA(b), and

(cc) to be added to the closed defence site via the proposed development;

(d) drawings prepared to an identified scale and showing—

(i) in the case of a building to be erected, the proposed external dimensions and elevations of that building;

(ii) in the case of a building to be extended or altered, the external dimensions and elevations of that building both before and after the proposed extension or alteration,

(e) the developer’s contact address and, if they are content to receive communications electronically, the developer’s email address, and

(f) any fee required to be paid.

(3) The local planning authority may refuse an application where, in the opinion of the authority—

(a) the proposed development does not comply with, or

(b) the developer has, following a requirement imposed under paragraph TA.4(6), provided insufficient information to enable the authority to establish whether the proposed development complies with,

any conditions, limitations or restrictions specified in Class TA applicable to the development in question.

(4) Sub-paragraphs (5) and (7) do not apply where a local planning authority refuses an application under sub-paragraph (3) and for the purposes of section 78 (appeals) of the Act such a refusal is to be treated as a refusal of an application for approval.

(5) The local planning authority must give notice of the proposed development—

(a) by site display in at least one place on or near the land to which the application relates for not less than 21 days of a notice which—

(i) describes the proposed development,

(ii) provides the address of the proposed development, and

(iii) specifies the date by which representations are to be received by the local planning authority (not being less than 21 days from the date the notice is displayed), or

(b) by serving a notice in that form on any owner or occupier of any premises which adjoin the closed defence site.

(6) The local planning authority may require the developer to submit such information as the authority may reasonably require to determine the application.

(7) The local planning authority must, when determining an application—

(a) take into account any representations made to them as a result of any notice given under sub-paragraph (5), and

(b) have regard to the National Planning Policy Framework ..., so far as relevant to the subject matter of the prior approval, as if the application were a planning application.

(8) The development must not begin before the occurrence of one of the following—

(a) the receipt by the applicant from the local planning authority of a written notice of their determination that such prior approval is not required;

(b) the receipt by the applicant from the local planning authority of a written notice giving their prior approval;

(c) the expiry of 56 days following the date on which the application was received by the local planning authority without the authority notifying the applicant as to whether prior approval is given or refused.

(9) The development must be carried out—

(a) where prior approval is required, in accordance with the details approved by the local planning authority;

(b) where prior approval is not required, or where sub-paragraph (8)(c) applies, in accordance with the details provided in the application referred to in sub-paragraph (2),

unless the local planning authority and the developer agree otherwise in writing.

(10) The local planning authority may grant prior approval unconditionally or subject to conditions reasonably related to the subject matter of the approval.

(11) When computing the number of days in sub-paragraph (5)(a), any day which is a public holiday must be disregarded.

Interpretation of Class TA

TA.5

For the purposes of Class TA—

“closed defence site” means a site which is—on Crown land,used exclusively for defence purposes, andsurrounded by a closed perimeter;

“footprint”, in relation to a building, means the total area of ground covered by it;

“non-residential building” means a building which is used exclusively for defence purposes other than as—single living accommodation, ora dwellinghouse within the meaning of Class C3 of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order;

“single living accommodation” means a building used for the purpose of providing living accommodation for single or unaccompanied persons.

Interpretation of Part 19

Class BC – temporary recreational campsites

Permitted development

BC

Development consisting of—

(a) the use of any land as a recreational campsite for not more than 60 days in total in any calendar year; and

(b) the provision on such land of—

(i) not more than 50 pitches; and

(ii) any moveable structure reasonably necessary for the purposes of the permitted use.

Development not permitted

BC.1

Development is not permitted by Class BC—

(a) on a site of a scheduled monument;

(b) in a safety hazard area;

(d) on a site of special scientific interest;

(e) on a site of a listed building;

(f) for the siting of any caravan except a caravan which is used as a motor vehicle designed or adapted for human habitation.

Conditions

BC.2

Development is permitted by Class BC subject to the following conditions—

(a) the developer must make on-site provision for users of the campsite of toilet and waste disposal facilities;

(b) the developer must notify the local planning authority in writing before commencement of development in each calendar year, providing a copy of the site plan, which must include particulars of—

(i) toilet and waste disposal facilities; and

(ii) the dates on which the site will be in use;

(c) the local planning authority (if not the same body as the fire and rescue authority in an area) must as soon as practicable provide to the relevant fire and rescue authority the notice described in paragraph BC.2(b); and

(d) where the proposed development is on land within Flood Zone 2 or Flood Zone 3, the permitted development is subject to prior approval by the local planning authority before commencement of development in each calendar year.

Procedure for applications for prior approval under Class BC

BC.3

(1) The following provisions apply where under Class BC a developer is required to apply to the local planning authority for prior approval.

(2) The application must be accompanied by—

(a) a site-specific flood risk assessment, including provision for warning and evacuation; and

(b) any fee required to be paid.

(3) On receipt of the application, the local planning authority must notify and consult the Environment Agency specifying the date by which they must respond (being not less than 21 days from the date the notice is given).

(4) The local planning authority must, when determining the application—

(a) take into account the response by the Environment Agency; and

(b) have regard to the National Planning Policy Framework ... so far as relevant to the subject matter of the prior approval, as if the application were a planning application.

(5) The development must not begin before either—

(a) the receipt by the developer from the local planning authority of a written notice giving their prior approval; or

(b) the expiry of 56 days following the date on which the application was received by the local planning authority without the authority notifying the applicant as to whether prior approval is given or refused.

(6) The local planning authority may grant prior approval unconditionally or subject to conditions reasonably related to the subject matter of the prior approval.

Class MA – alteration etc. of prison fences

Permitted development

MA

The erection, construction, maintenance, improvement or alteration of a gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure in connection with a prison.

Development not permitted

MA.1

Development is not permitted by Class MA if the height of any gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure would exceed 5.5 metres above ground level.

Interpretation

MA.2

For the purposes of Class MA “prison” has the same meaning as in Class M of this Part.

Class CB – temporary provision of buildings for a school with a RAAC-affected building

Permitted Development

CB

The temporary provision of buildings on school land where the school has a RAAC-affected building.

Development not permitted

CB.1

Development is not permitted by Class CB—

(a) if the school land covered by the building provided is, or forms part of—

(i) a site of special scientific interest,

(ii) a safety hazard area,

(iii) a military explosives storage area, or

(iv) a scheduled monument or land within its curtilage;

(b) if any part of any building provided would be within 5 metres of the boundary of the curtilage of land adjacent to the school land, where that adjacent land is used for a purpose within Part C (residential purposes) of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order;

(d) if the height of any building provided would exceed 9 metres;

(e) after the end of the period of three years beginning on 25th October 2023 and ending at 11.59 p.m. on 24th October 2026.

Conditions

CB.2

Development is permitted by Class CB subject to the following conditions—

(a) the combined floor space of any buildings provided under Class CB is not more than 125% of the combined floor space of the parts of the RAAC-affected buildings which have been vacated due to the presence of RAAC;

(b) at the relevant time, the school must provide a written notification to the local planning authority which includes all of the following—

(i) the date or expected date of the beginning of development;

(ii) the address of the school;

(iii) the contact address for the school;

(iv) the size of the area, in square metres, of the combined floor space of the parts of the RAAC-affected buildings which have been vacated due to the presence of RAAC;

(v) the size of the area, in square metres, of the combined floor space of any buildings which form part of this development and any buildings provided under previous developments under Class CB (excluding buildings which are no longer provided);

(vi) a written description of the development;

(vii) a plan indicating the school’s school land, and any buildings on that land, and showing the development;

(viii) confirmation that there is a RAAC-affected building on the school’s school land;

(c) at the relevant time, the school must also provide to the relevant fire and rescue authority a copy of the notification described in sub-paragraph (b);

(d) the development does not result in an increase to the school’s published admission number;

(e) buildings are placed so as to minimise, so far as practicable, any reduction in the amount of the school land—

(i) used as playing fields;

(ii) used as space available for the parking or turning of vehicles;

(f) any building provided under Class CB is removed from the school’s school land—

(i) as soon as reasonably practicable after such time as each RAAC-affected building on the school’s school land has been remediated or replaced; or

(ii) before the period in CB.1(e) has elapsed,

whichever is the sooner;

(g) following the removal of any building provided under Class CB, as soon as reasonably practicable the school land used in connection with the provision of that building is restored to the condition it was in before the development took place.

Interpretation of Class CB

CB.3

For the purposes of Class CB—

“published admission number” has the meaning given in paragraph M.3 of Part 7 of this Schedule;

“RAAC” means reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete;

“RAAC-affected building” means a building on school land which has been vacated, in whole or in part, pursuant to a decision by the school, in discharge of its health and safety obligations, that the building should be vacated due to the presence of RAAC;

“relevant time” means—where development begins after 25th October 2023, before development begins or as soon as reasonably practicable after it has begun;where development begins on or before 25th October 2023, as soon as reasonably practicable after that date;

“school” does not include buildings or land provided at any time under Class C or CA;

“school land” means land available for use by a school for a purpose falling within Class F.1(a) (provision of education) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order.

Procedure for prior consultation under Class M

M.2B

(1) Where a developer is required to carry out prior consultation under paragraph M.2(i)(iii), the developer must consult the Environment Agency as to the flood risks of the proposed development.

(2) The developer must notify the Environment Agency specifying the date by which the Environment Agency must respond (being 21 days from the date the notice is received or such other period as may be agreed with the Environment Agency) (“the closing date”).

(3) The development must not begin—

(a) before the occurrence of one of the following—

(i) the receipt by the developer of responses to the consultation required by this paragraph, or

(ii) the day after the closing date;

(b) in any event, before the developer takes into account any representations received on or before the closing date as a result of consultation under this paragraph.

(4) Where the developer receives representations on or before the closing date, as a result of consultation under this paragraph, the developer must as soon as reasonably practicable send to the local planning authority—

(a) a copy of the representations, and

(b) a statement explaining how the developer has taken the representations into account.

Interpretation of Class M

Class OA - installation etc of a solar canopy on non-domestic, off-street parking

Permitted development

OA

The installation, alteration or replacement of a solar canopy within an area lawfully used as off-street parking other than for a dwellinghouse or a block of flats

Development not permitted

OA.1

Development is not permitted by Class OA—

(a) if any part of the development—

(i) exceeds 4 metres in height above ground level;

(ii) is within 10 metres of the curtilage of a dwellinghouse or a block of flats;

(b) within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse or a block of flats;

(d) within the curtilage of a listed building;

(e) for the display of an advertisement; or

(f) if the off-street parking area is in use by virtue of Class B (temporary use of land) of Part 4 (temporary buildings and uses).

Conditions

OA.2

(1) Development is permitted by Class OA subject to the following conditions.

(2) In the case of development above a permeable surface, provision is made to direct run-off water from the solar canopy to a permeable or porous area or surface within the off-street parking area.

(3) Before beginning development, the developer must apply to the local planning authority for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority will be required with respect to—

(a) the solar canopy’s siting, design and external appearance, in particular the impact of glare on the occupiers of neighbouring premises; and

(b) in the case of a solar canopy on article 2(3) land, the impact of the appearance of the solar canopy on that land.

(4) Paragraphs J.4(3) to J.4(12) of this Part apply in relation to an application under sub-paragraph (3) as if “Class OA” substitutes the reference to “Class J” in paragraph J.4(4).

(5) Development must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the date on which—

(a) prior approval is given; or

(b) a determination that such approval is not required is given or the period for giving such a determination set out in paragraph J.4(9)(c) of this Part has expired without the applicant being notified whether prior approval is required, given or refused.

(6) Where the solar canopy is no longer needed, it is removed as soon as reasonably practicable and the land is restored to its condition before the development took place so far as reasonably practicable.

Interpretation of Part 14

Q

Development consisting of—

(a) a change of use of—

(i) a building that is part of an established agricultural unit and any land within that building’s curtilage, or

(ii) a former agricultural building that was (but is no longer) part of an established agricultural unit and any land within that building’s curtilage,

to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order,

(b) development referred to in sub-paragraph (a) together with the extension of the building referred to in sub-paragraph (a), or

(c) development referred to in sub-paragraph (a) together with building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building referred to in sub-paragraph (a) to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of that Schedule or to extend that building.

Q1

Development is not permitted by Class Q if—

(a) in the case of a site that is part of an established agricultural unit, the site was not part of the established agricultural unit—

(i) on 24th July 2023, or

(ii) where the site became part of the established agricultural unit after 24th July 2023, for a period of at least 10 years before the date development under Class Q begins,

(b) in the case of a site that was (but is no longer) part of an established agricultural unit—

(i) the site was part of an established agricultural unit on 24th July 2023,

(ii) where the site ceased to be part of an established agricultural unit after 24th July 2023, the site has not been part of the established agricultural unit for a period of at least 10 years before the date development under Class Q begins, or

(iii) since ceasing to be part of an established agricultural unit, the site has been used for any non-agricultural purpose,

(c) the floor space of any dwellinghouse developed under Class Q having a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order exceeds 150 square metres,

(d) the development under Class Q, together with any previous development under Class Q, within the original limits of an established agricultural unit (see paragraph Q.3(2) of this Part) would result in—

(i) the cumulative number of separate dwellinghouses having a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order exceeding 10, or

(ii) the cumulative floor space of dwellinghouses having a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order exceeding 1,000 square metres,

(e) the site is occupied under an agricultural tenancy, unless the express consent of both the landlord and the tenant has been obtained,

(f) less than 1 year before the date development begins—

(i) an agricultural tenancy over the site has been terminated, and

(ii) the termination was for the purpose of carrying out development under Class Q,

unless both the landlord and the tenant have agreed in writing that the site is no longer required for agricultural use,

(g) development under Class A(a) or Class B(a) of Part 6 of this Schedule (agricultural buildings and operations) has been carried out on the established agricultural unit during the period which is 10 years before the date development under Class Q begins,

(h) the development would result in the external dimensions of the building extending beyond the external dimensions of the existing building at any given point, other than—

(i) extension of the building allowed by paragraph Q.1(i);

(ii) protrusions of up to 0.2 metres to accommodate building operations allowed by paragraph Q.1(j)(i),

(i) the development under Class Q(b) would result in an extension that—

(i) has more than one storey,

(ii) is sited anywhere other than to the rear of the existing building,

(iii) extends beyond the rear wall of the existing building by more than 4 metres,

(iv) has eaves the height of which exceed the height of the eaves of the existing building,

(v) is higher than whichever is the lower of—

(aa) the highest part of the roof of the existing building, or

(bb) a height of 4 metres above the ground,

(vi) extends beyond a wall that forms a side or principal elevation of the existing building, or

(vii) would be sited on land that, before the development under Class Q(b), is not covered by a hard surface that was provided on the land by virtue of any development, and—

(aa) the hard surface was not provided on the land on or before 24th July 2023, or

(bb) where the hard surface was provided on the land after 24th July 2023, the hard surface has not been situated on the land for a period of at least 10 years before the date development under Class Q(b) begins,

(j) the development under Class Q(c) would consist of building operations other than—

(i) the installation or replacement of—

(aa) windows, doors, roofs, or exterior walls, or

(bb) water, drainage, electricity, gas or other services,

to the extent reasonably necessary for the building to function as a dwellinghouse, and

(ii) partial demolition to the extent reasonably necessary to carry out building operations allowed by paragraph Q.1(j)(i),

(k) the site is on article 2(3) land,

(l) the site is, or forms part of—

(i) a site of special scientific interest;

(ii) a safety hazard area;

(iii) a military explosives storage area,

(m) the site is, or contains, a scheduled monument,

(n) the building is a listed building,

(o) the existing building, excluding any proposed extension under Class Q(b) but including any proposed building operations under Class Q(c), would not be capable of complying with the nationally described space standard issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government on 27th March 2015 as read with the notes dated 19th May 2016 which apply to it, or

(p) the building does not have suitable existing access to a public highway.

Q2

(1) Where the development proposed is development under Class Q(a) together with development under Class Q(c), development is permitted subject to the condition that before beginning the development, the developer must apply to the local planning authority for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the authority will be required as to—

(a) transport and highways impacts of the development,

(b) noise impacts of the development,

(d) flooding risks on the site,

(e) whether the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for the building to change from agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order,

(f) the design or external appearance of the building, and

(g) the provision of adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the dwellinghouses,

and the provisions of paragraph W (prior approval) of this Part apply in relation to that application.

(2) Where the development proposed is development under Class Q(a) only, development is permitted subject to the condition that before beginning the development, the developer must apply to the local planning authority for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the authority will be required as to the items referred to in sub-paragraphs (1)(a) to (e) and (g), and the provisions of paragraph W (prior approval) of this Part apply in relation to that application.

(3) Where the development proposed includes development under Class Q(b), the developer must also apply, as part of the application under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) (as the case may be), for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the authority will be required as to the impact of the proposed extension on the amenity of any adjoining premises.

(4) Development under Class Q is permitted subject to the condition that development under Class Q(a), and under Class Q(b) or (c), if any, must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

Q3

(1) For the purposes of Class Q, “curtilage” means the lesser of—

(a) the piece of land, whether enclosed or unenclosed, immediately beside or around the building on an established agricultural unit or former agricultural building (as the case may be), closely associated with and serving the purposes of that building, and

(b) an area of land immediately beside or around the building on an established agricultural unit or former agricultural building (as the case may be) no larger than the land area occupied by that building.

(2) For the purposes of Class Q.1(d), “the original limits of an established agricultural unit” means—

(a) in the case of an established agricultural unit which ceased to exist prior to 24th July 2023, all the land which comprised the established agricultural unit at the time it came into existence;

(b) in the case of an established agricultural unit which exists on 24th July 2023, all the land which comprised the established agricultural unit at the time it came into existence;

(c) in any other case, all the land which comprises the established agricultural unit at the time it comes into existence.

Class DB: Use of qualifying high-street premises changing to a suitable high-street use

Permitted development

DB

Development consisting of a change of use of a building which is a qualifying high-street premises within the meaning of section 192(2) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”) and any land within the curtilage of that building to a suitable high-street use (as defined by section 192(4) of the 2023 Act) for the duration of a tenancy granted following a rental auction of the premises held under Part 10 of the 2023 Act.

Development not permitted

DB.1

Development is not permitted by Class DB if the premises form part of a site which is, or forms part of—

(a) a military explosives storage area, or

(b) a safety hazard area.

Conditions

DB.2

Development is permitted by Class DB subject to the following conditions—

(a) the local authority responsible for the rental auction must notify the local planning authority of—

(i) the suitable high-street use for which the premises will be used;

(ii) the date on which that use will commence;

(iii) the date on which that use will cease;

(b) at the end of the tenancy granted in relation to the premises, the premises must revert to their former use.

Class CA — installation etc of a reverse vending machine

Permitted development

CA

Development consisting of the installation, alteration or replacement of a reverse vending machine in a wall of a shop or within the curtilage of a shop.

Development not permitted

CA1

Development is not permitted by Class CA if—

(a) the gross floor space of the reverse vending machine would exceed 80 square metres;

(b) the height of the reverse vending machine would exceed 4 metres;

(c) in the case of a reverse vending machine installed, or to be installed, in a wall of a shop, where any part of the reverse vending machine would protrude 2 metres or more beyond the outer surface of that wall;

(d) where any land adjacent to the shop is used for a purpose within Part C of the Schedule to the Use Classes Order (residential purposes), any part of the reverse vending machine would be within 15 metres of the boundary of the curtilage of that residential land;

(e) any part of the reverse vending machine would face onto and be within 5 metres of a highway; or

(f) any part of the reverse vending machine would be—

(i) on article 2(3) land;

(ii) in a site of special scientific interest;

(iii) within the curtilage of a listed building; or

(iv) on the site of a scheduled monument.

Condition

CA2

Development is permitted by Class CA subject to the condition that where the reverse vending machine is no longer in operation—

(a) the development must be removed as soon as reasonably practicable; and

(b) the land on which the development was situated, including any wall in which the development was installed, must be, as soon as reasonably practicable, and so far as reasonably practicable, reinstated to its condition before that development was carried out.

Interpretation of Class CA

CA3

For the purposes of Class CA—

“deposit item” has the meaning given in regulation 4 of the Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025;

“reverse vending machine” means a machine for the purpose of accepting deposit items, reimbursing deposits for each deposit item accepted, and retaining the deposit item for collection and any associated enclosure, building, canopy or other structure;

“shop” means a building used for any purpose within Class E(a) (display or retail sale of goods other than hot food) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order.

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