Change of use planning applications

Iamdave

A speculative post but we have some land attached to our property (approx 10 acres) based in Wales. How stringent to councils tend to be on change of use for commercial ventures (i.e. holiday lets or static caravans)? 

We also have the option of some farm land which I gather is far more difficult to get change of use planning on? 

lincroft1710

How long  is a piece of string?


It will depend on an individual council's policy. Some councils will welcome commercial ventures, others won't

eddddy

You can probably make a pre-application enquiry to the council planning team to ask about the likelihood of getting planning consent. Take a look at your council's website for details. They'll almost certainly be a fee payable.

If they reply positively - that's great. You can think about formally applying for planning consent.

If they reply negatively - maybe you have to decide whether you give up, or whether you want to gear-up for a potential fight with the planning department, perhaps by getting advice from a planning consultant (for a fee).

The planning consultant might say it's worth trying a fight, or they might say they think it's a no-hoper. 

daveyjp

"Change of use" has a very specific meaning in planning and an apllication is cheap and straightforwards. 

 Introducing holiday lets onto land is development which will require far more work for a planning apllication to be submitted and approved.  Lots of reports to be prepared.

For an idea on what is required search a few local Council planning portals and try and find a recent application which is similar to your proposal.