Prior approval of proposed change of use of agricultural buildings 150-500 sq m

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Application form for seeking prior approval to change the use of an agricultural building to a flexible commercial or community use under permitted development rights (Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the General Permitted Development Order 2015, Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R). It lists restrictions, including that the change is not permitted if the building exceeds 500 square metres, is listed, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, or is within specified hazard or military explosives storage areas. The form collects developer and agent details, the site address, and information about the proposal, including the building’s use history, relevant dates, floor space, and any previous related changes of use on the agricultural unit. It requires a description of impacts such as transport and highways, noise, contamination, and flood risk. A checklist, plans requirement, fee submission, and a signed declaration are included, along with contact details.

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Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Building to a flexible use within Shops, Financial and Professional services, Restaurants and Cafes, Business, Storage or Distribution, Hotels, or Assembly or Leisure*

Town and County Planning Act 1990

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R

*Development is not permitted where the building exceeds 500 square metres or is a listed building or Scheduled Ancient Monument or is or forms part of a safety hazard area or military explosives storage area.

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Please note that the information provided on this notification and in supporting documents may be published on the Authority's website. If you require any further clarification, please contact the Authority's planning department.

Please note: You need to download the form to complete it electronically. Please complete using block capitals and black ink if sending by post.

1. Developer Name and Address

Title First name
Last name
Company (optional)
Unit House number
House suffix House name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Town
County
Country
Postcode

2. Agent Name and Address

Title First name
Last name
Company (optional)
Unit House number
House suffix House name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Town
County
Country
Postcode

3. Site Address Details

Please provide the full postal address of the application site.

Unit Building number Building suffix
Building name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Address 4
Postcode

4. Details of proposal

What was the use of the building immediately before 3 July 2012?
If the building was built before 3 July 2012, give details of all uses since then, including current use:
If the building was built after 3 July 2012, give the dates of construction and subsequent uses since 3 July 2012:
What is the floor space of the building where the change of use is proposed?
What is the cumulative floor space of any buildings on the original agricultural unit which have change use under these provisions?
Please describe the proposed development, including relevant information covering transport and highways impacts of the development, noise, contamination and flooding risks on the site:

5. Checklist

Please read the following checklist to make sure you have sent all the information in support of your proposal. Failure to submit all information required could result in your notification being deemed invalid. It will not be considered valid until all information required by the Local Planning Authority has been submitted. Please note that as part of this procedure, if any objections are received the Local Planning Authority may require submission of further information at a later date.

All sections of this notification completed in full, dated and signed (typed signature if sent electronically).
The correct fee
A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development. A plan drawn to an identified scale will assist the authority in assessing your development proposal. Plans can be bought from one of our accredited suppliers using our Buy-a-Plan service: www.planningportal.gov.uk/buyaplan

6. Declaration

I/we hereby apply for prior approval as described in this notification and the accompanying plans/drawings and additional information. I/we confirm that, to the best of my/our knowledge, any facts stated are true and accurate and any opinions given are the genuine opinions of the person(s) giving them.

Signed - Developer: Or signed - Agent: Date (DD/MM/YYYY): (date cannot be pre-application)

7. Developer Contact Details

Telephone numbers

Country code National number Extension number
Country code Mobile number (optional)
Country code Fax number (optional)
Email address

8. Agent Contact Details

Telephone numbers

Country code National number Extension number
Country code Mobile number (optional)
Country code Fax number (optional)
Email address

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Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.