B1 / B8 Use Class Query

[Ferdinand]

Can anyone help me understand usage classes under the new Order?

 

If a Unit was B1 / B8 use (General Industrial and Storage respectively until is all changed on September 1st) does that mean it can be used for B1 *or* B8?

 

(The background is that the Change of Use on my gym to D2 Leisure expires in a few weeks, and I am trying to work out whether I need a planning application under the new system. D2 is now in the same new Class E as B1,  but is B8 has been retained separately).

 

I don't think I need to do anything, but the Council are saying if it was B1 before I wouldn't need to, but because it was B8 I now need to do a Planning Application. 

 

Thanks

 

Ferdinand

 

Edited September 18, 2020 by Ferdinand

[Ferdinand]

I note that the whole thing is now up  in the air because some charities have launched a legal action.

 

Sigh.