Changes to Class Q planning now in force
From May 20 2025 the new Class Q planning legislation that came into force on 21 May 2024 must be complied with. Class Q relates to converting agricultural buildings to dwellings without the need for full planning permission subject to specified procedures being completed. When this legislation came into force last year there was a year's grace period which has now ended.
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2024 (legislation.gov.uk).
Previously to meet the provisions the buildings needed to have been used for agriculture on the 20 March 2013, or last used for agriculture before that date if unused on 20 March 2013.
Now, to meet the criteria the buildings will need to have either have formed part of an established agricultural unit on the 24 July 2023 or have formed part of an agricultural unit for 10 years if built after the 24 July 2023.
If you'd like assistance in relation to the issues raised please do contact Janine Shaw at jshaw@ortolan.com
Posted on 06/05/2025 by Ortolan