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Office to residential conversions in Kingston

A new Kingston-Upon-Thames Article 4 designation came into effect on 1 October 2015 and any units which have prior approval but have not been occupied by this date, will require planning permission. The Direction affects any building that is currently used as office, or any vacant offices in the following areas: Kingston Town Centre; New Malden District Centre; Surbiton District Centre; Tolworth District Centre; Chessington Industrial Area; Barwell Business Park; St George's Industria...

Retail / Professional Services to Residential Conversions

The latest changes to the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M) incorporate a permanent provision for retail and professional service units to be changed to residential use, with certain limitations. The limitations are summarised below: The proposed building must have been in use as a shop (A1) or professional service (A2) on or before the 20th March 2013. If the unit was vacant on the 20th March, proof will need to be given to confirm the last known use. The...