Issue details
Making of Article 4 direction for the removal of permitted development rights for the change of use from E-class uses to residential (C3)
PDF 227 KBThe Council is seeking to confirm the Article
4 Direction that was made in August 2021 to remove permitted
development rights for changes of use from Class E uses to Class C3
residential uses in specific location in the borough (town centres
and designated employment sites).
The Article 4 direction would result in the need for planning
permission to be obtained for the above changes of use.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities living or working in two or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/05/2022
Decision due: 1 Aug 22 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding
Lead director: Corporate Director, Place
Department: Place
Contact: Jennifer Peters, (Divisional Director, Planning and Building Control, Place) Email: Jennifer.Peters@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Landowners and other key stakeholders were
notified and invited to respond for a period of six weeks following
the notification.
LBTH received a total of 14 consultation responses, all either in
support of the Article 4 Direction or neutral.
LBTH received a response from the Secretary of State requesting
that the geographical scope of the Article 4 Direction be
reduced.
Consultees
Landowners;
Other key stakeholders such as the local community, adjoining and
neighbouring local planning authorities, developers etc.;
Secretary of State
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: Screening Tool at the end of this form, no further assessment needed
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: Appendix 1 – Justification Report Appendix 2 – Evidence Base Reports Appendix 3 – Amendments agreed with DLUHC
Decisions
Agenda items
- 01/08/2022 - Cabinet Making of Article 4 direction for the removal of permitted development rights for the change of use from E-class uses to residential (C3) 01/08/2022
Documents
- Making of Article 4 direction for the removal of permitted development rights for the change of use from E-class uses to residential (C3)