7.—(1) In Part 3 of Schedule 2, in Class O—
(a)for paragraph O.1(a) substitute—
“(a)the building is on article 2(5) land and an application under paragraph O.2(1) in respect of the development is received by the local planning authority on or before 30th May 2019;”;
(b)omit paragraph O.1(c);
(c)for paragraph O.2 substitute—
“O.2.—(1) Development under Class O is permitted subject to the condition that before beginning the development, the developer must apply to the local planning authority for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the authority will be required as to—
(a)transport and highways impacts of the development,
(b)contamination risks on the site,
(c)flooding risks on the site, and
(d)impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development,
and the provisions of paragraph W (prior approval) apply in relation to that application.
(2) Development under Class O is permitted subject to the condition that it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.”;
(d)after paragraph O.2 insert—
O.3. For the purposes of Class O, “commercial premises” means any premises normally used for the purpose of any commercial or industrial undertaking which existed on the date of application under paragraph O.2(1), and includes any premises licensed under the Licensing Act 2003(1) or any other place of public entertainment.”.
(2) With effect from 31st May 2019 omit—
(i)article 2(5);
(ii)Part 3 of Schedule 1 (article 2(5) land); and
(iii)paragraph O.1(a) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 (as substituted by this Order).