Training Programmes
Planning enforcement and material change of use
What constitutes a "material" change of use, and therefore statutory development subject to planning control, is a notorious "grey area" in planning enforcement. This module focuses exclusively on this topic, which is hardly ever considered in the level of detail required for effective action.
The module covers definitions and key tests to determine "materiality"; the nil use; mixed uses; the planning unit and curtilage; legal status of existing use; Certificates of Lawful Use and Development; intensification of use; sui generis uses; the Use Classes Order; recent and proposed changes; and recent case law relevant to the definition of material change of use.
The module includes attendance at two separate two-day tutorial sessions at Madingley Hall, Cambridge; and successful completion of assessed practical project work. The dates of the next two Tutorial sessions are given below. This module will also be run on 6 - 7 May & 9 - 10 June 2010. Full details available on request - telephone Shelagh Pooley on 01204 385678
| Presenters: | Vivien Green |
| Course Type: | Certificated Course at Madingley Hall, Cambridge |
| Max. Numbers: | 12 |
| Date(s): |
1 Apr 2009 to 2 Apr 2009
- Madingley Hall, Cambridge
20 May 2009 to 21 May 2009 - Madingley Hall, Cambridge £795.00 per person |
| Programme: | University of Cambridge Certificated Courses |
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PARTICIPANT COMMENTS:
"I consider that I now have sufficient knowledge to be able to make an informed opinion as to whether a material change of use has occurred"
"The course, the handouts, the discussions gave a good solid background in all aspects of material change of use"
"I have gained a comprehensive knowledge of the law, policy and doctrines concerning changes of use and the materiality which governs the need to obtain planning permission. This knowledge has inspired confidence in determining and presenting arguments"