DECISION

1.    To confirm the Article 4 direction made on 18^th August 2021 which removes permitted development rights from Class E uses to residential (C3) within the areas shown on the map attached as Appendix 1 to the report;

2.    Note that if confirmed, the Article 4 Direction will come into effect on 18^th August 2022. 

3.    Note the Equalities Impact Assessment checklist attached as Appendix 3 to the report.

Councillor Kabir Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding introduced the report which proposed that the Mayor make a direction to remove permitted development rights that would otherwise allow certain buildings with commercial uses to change to residential use without going through the full planning process.

Officers explained that there was an ongoing discussion with the secretary of state which could result in minor changes to the boundaries. The Mayor, lead member and Cabinet would be updated on these discussions.

The Mayor thanked officers and the lead member for their hard work. He particularly welcomed the greater degree of Council influence this direction would create over the built environment. He agreed the recommendation in the report.

RESOLVED:

1.    To confirm the Article 4 direction made on 18^th August 2021 which removes permitted development rights from Class E uses to residential (C3) within the areas shown on the map attached as Appendix 1 to the report;

2.    Note that if confirmed, the Article 4 Direction will come into effect on 18^th August 2022. 

3.    Note the Equalities Impact Assessment checklist attached as Appendix 3 to the report.