Use classes order and permitted development rights Wales: a review
The aim of this research is to explore whether any changes to the Use Classes Order (UCO) and General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) are required
Project details
Full Project Title: Use classes order and permitted development rights Wales: a review
Duration: March 2015 - October 2015
Funder: Welsh Government
Project Leader for SPE: Adam Sheppard
Other UWE researchers: Janet Askew
Research Partners/collaborators: Jennifer Angus (GVA Consultancy)
Hannah Hickman (Hannah Hickman Consultancy)
Scott Britnell (External consultant)
Project summary
The aim of this research is to explore whether any changes to the Use Classes Order (UCO) and Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) in Wales are required and desirable to ensure it remains fit for purpose as a regulatory tool modeled upon the impact based approach and proportionality principle. The intention of the work will be to consider both the current approach to the UCO, as well as exploring the potential for change in association with the GPDO to allow for further movement and opportunities for change without the need for express approval. This will include the potential use of geographically specific tools such as Local Development Orders.
For further information on the project, please contact:
Adam Sheppard
JDLC Course Director and Senior Lecturer
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
University of the West of England (UWE)
Frenchay Campus - 2R012
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)117 3283070
Email: adam.sheppard@uwe.ac.uk