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The document discusses the handling of change of use within the planning system in the UK, focusing on potential reforms to reduce planning burdens and support economic growth. It outlines the current Use Classes Order, which categorizes different types of land use and specifies when planning permission is required for changes. The government seeks feedback from stakeholders on how to improve the process, balance deregulation with community interests, and adapt to evolving land use needs. Key areas for input include the effectiveness of the Use Classes Order, local flexibility in managing changes, and considerations for temporary uses.

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What is a change in use?

A Change of Use is when there is a change in the use of the property, for example from an office to a beauty salon. A Change of Commercial Tenant is when there is a change within the same use, for example a bar remaining a bar but there is a change in ownership (of the bar) or name and operations.

What is the legal definition of use?

In a legal context, the most common meaning of the term use, is the right to enjoy the benefits of real estate or personal property (but primarily used in reference to real estate), irrespective of whether the owner of the right owns the property. Therefore, in this context, use is equivalent to benefit.

What is the definition of change of use?

Change of use is defined as a change in the purpose or circumstance in which a building is used, so that after the change the building or part of the building: is used as a dwelling, where previously it was not.

What is the best definition of change?

change, alter, vary, modify mean to make or become different. change implies making either an essential difference often amounting to a loss of original identity or a substitution of one thing for another.

Do you need planning permission to change from C1 to C3?

To provide C1 uses (hotels, boarding and guest houses) permitted development rights to convert to C3 uses (dwelling houses) without the need for planning permission.

What is the role of the planning system?

The purposes of this process are to save what is best of our heritage and to improve the infrastructure upon which we depend for a civilised existence. Your local planning authority is responsible for deciding whether a development, anything from an extension on a house to a new shopping centre, should go ahead.

What is it called when you change the use of a building?

Change of use permits essentially change the use of the space and must meet requirements specified by that use. Change of Use permits, once approved, will also require a new certificate of occupancy for the space. Essentially that space is now certified for that use as long as the basic permit requirements are met.

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