Change Of Use

There are many changes of use which require planning permission, the most common being conversion of larger single family houses into self contained flats, and change of use of Business Class Uses A1, A2 & A3, D1 & D2. We specialise in the preparation of planning applications for, among others, the change of use from Class A1 (retail) to Class A3 (food & drink), and to Class A2 (financial & professional services).

Whilst is it possible to submit a fairly simple planning application for change of use from Class A1 to Class A2 & A3, we usually prepare a fuller application. In particular we include details on the beneficial aspects of the application to the Council, and include other relevant information, which we know should enhance the prospects of achieving planning permission.

In most cases for Class A3 the Council will require details of extractor ducting to dispose of odours from the cooking facilities in the kitchens, and these details are usually included on our plans as part of the planning application.

We can also include alterations to the shop front if that is proposed, and these can all be incorporated into one application with a saving on both planning application fees to the Council, and on architectural fees, expenses etc.

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