Class R & Class Q Flashcards
What framework are class Q and Class R under
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
When were the changes of class Q
21 May 2024
What are the main things which are permitted in class Q
must be established agricultural unit on 24th July 2023
Where the site became part of established agricultural unit after 24th July 2023 must be a period of atleast 10 years uner classs Q
Any floor space must not exceed 150 sqm
Maximum of 10 dwellings
Must not exceed 1000 sqm
No Agricultural tenancy
Must not form part of: SSSI, safety hazard, militry explosive, must not be a listed bulding
What code is housing
C3 (dwelling house)
What use classes can you have for class R
B2 (general industrial), B8 (storage or distrubition), C1 (hotels), Class E (commercial, business or service)
what requirements are for class R
Must be agricultural unit on 3rd of July 2012
If after 3rd July 2012 must be used for agricultural use for atleast 12 years
Cumulative floor space be atleast 1000 sqm
Cost £/sqft for conversions
120-150 per sqft
what are the two tests for rural dwellings
fucntional test- must prove eitehr 2,200 hours per year or 275 standard man days of eight hours per year
Financial test- three years of audited accounts and a year or two forecasts
Must be approximately £20,000 profit a year
What NPPF policy is involved for rural dwellings
S.84- there is an essential need for a rural worker including those taking majority of a farm business, to live permently or near place to work in countryside
How to get rid of agricultural tie
Proof that the non-qualfying tenant for longer tahn 10 years and then apply for CLEUD (certificate of lawfulnes of existing use or development or prove there is no requirement or need for a qualifying tenant. Must market the property of 12 months wiht 30% reduction reflecting the Ag tie. If after 12 months there has been no interest then is forms part of section 73 to apply to council to remove consent
How long does it take to get a response for a class Q application
56 days
How long do you have to build class Q or Class R?
3 years
How long do you have for full application
8 weeks
What documents do you need for planning application
application
covering letter/planning statement
Bat surveys/environmental surveys
design and access statement
plans (block (1:500 or 1:200), elevation & location plan)
Highways statement
BNG calculation/statement
Land ownership certificate
Tree survey/impact assessment
Structural Survey
Heritage assessment
flood risk assessment
When was BNG compulsory from
Major since 12 February 2024 or minor sites from 2 April 2024
