Change of use projects in the UK offer a significant opportunity for property owners and developers to transform existing spaces to better meet the evolving needs of society. Whether it’s repurposing commercial buildings into residential units, converting agricultural structures into vibrant community spaces, or adapting houses into holiday lets, the process of changing the use of a property requires a solid understanding of the UK’s planning regulations and guidelines.
Our Chartered Town Planners and Architects offer a wide variety of planning and design services for all kinds of residential and commercial planning applications.
Change of use projects are subject to specific planning regulations and guidelines in the UK. The government has established different use classes that define the permitted uses of properties. It is essential to comprehend these use classes and how they impact change of use applications.
From Class A (Shops) to Class F2 (Local community), each class has its own set of rules and requirements, which must be considered before embarking on a change of use project. Change of use projects in the UK can encompass a wide range of scenarios.
Depending on what you are planning to do, in addition to looking great your project may also require some kind of planning permission. The good news is that Homz also have in-house planning consultants who can work with your architect to make sure that your design not only looks great but it also meets all of the necessary planning criteria.
Our Town Planners are here to provide you Pre-Planning Advice on whether you need a planning permission or not. Feel free to Contact Us with your enquiries and our expert team will get in touch with a FREE No Obligation Chat regarding your project.
Our chartered planners will review your project, examine the relevant planning policies, and analyse the relevant planning history to provide you a Pre-Planning Advice. You can easily book your call with one of our chartered planners in the same day! Following your call, your planner will conduct the Pre-Planning Appraisal Report which will include all the answers in only 2 working days.
Making a planning application is a risky, and it becomes riskier the less you’re prepared for it. This is because accurate drawings with correct technical information are a prerequisite to both getting permission and being able to build what you get permission for.
While each Outbuilding project presents unique challenges, with careful planning, research, and professional guidance, property owners can get the most profit from their project. Our Chartered Town Planning Consultants at Homz have full knowledge of the ever-changing planning policies that any project will be subject to. So, their help could be indispensable — especially if your project is in a designated area of which carries restrictions such as a Conservation Area or AONB.
