Amendments in relation to shops or catering, financial or professional services establishments12

1

In Part 42 of Schedule 2 (shops or catering, financial or professional services establishments), Class A is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph A.1(a) at the beginning insert “subject to paragraph (aa),”.

3

After paragraph A.1(a) insert—

aa

until 30th May 2016 for a building not on a site of special scientific interest the gross floor space of the original building would be exceeded by more than—

i

50%; or

ii

100 square metres,

whichever is the lesser;

4

In paragraph A.1(c) at the beginning insert “subject to paragraph (ca),”.

5

After paragraph A.1(c) insert—

ca

until 30th May 2016 paragraph (c) only applies where—

i

the land on which the building is located adjoins land or a building which is used for a purpose falling within Class C of the Schedule to the Use Classes Order;

ii

the development is on article 1(5) land; or

iii

the development is on a site of special scientific interest;

6

After paragraph A.2 insert—

A.2A

1

The following conditions apply to development permitted by Class A which—

a

exceeds the limits in paragraph A.1(a) but is allowed by paragraph A.1(aa); or

b

relies upon the disapplication of paragraph A.1(c) provided by paragraph A.1(ca).

2

The development shall be completed on or before 30th May 2016.

3

The developer shall notify the local planning authority of the completion of the development as soon as reasonably practicable after completion.

4

The notification shall be in writing and shall include—

a

the name of the developer,

b

the address or location of the development,

c

a description of the development, including measurements and calculations relevant to the requirements of paragraph A.1(aa), and

d

the date of completion.