Prior Approval – Change Of Use From a shop (Class E) to Residential (Class C3)

The client approached Planning By Design regarding a proposed change of use from shop (Class E) to residential (Class C3). The property is a two-storey building. It currently functions as a shop with a residential component demonstrating a mixed-use nature. The property includes a ground-floor shop space, a bedroom, storage room, and living and kitchen areas.

Following a planning appraisal with one of our chartered town planners, it was determined that the project is feasible, however, Prior Approval is legally required.

One of our chartered architects produced the required architect drawings which the client approved. Following approval of the architect design one of our chartered town planners has prepared the required Planning, Design and Access Statement, to justify why the application should be approved. With the client's approval, the architect drawings and Planning, Design and Access Statement were submitted.

Prior Approval has now been granted for the change of use from a shop (Class E) to residential (Class C3).