Class P permitted development for change of use
Classes P and PA allow for the conversion of up to 500sq.m of storage or distribution centres and light industrial uses to homes. The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 refers to Class P as :
"Permitted development. P. Development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class B8 (storage or distribution centre) of the Schedule to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of that Schedule." it goes on to describe development not permitted (P1), and based on certain conditions and interpretations (P2 and QP)
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