Further Amendments To Existing PD Rights
In addition to the provision of a new permitted development right (Class ZA), further changes have been made to existing permitted development rights, and include the provision of a new use class classification. New Use Classes From September, use Classes B1(a), (b) and (c) will move to a new Class E, as will some of […]
Acorus Successfully Secure A Certificate Of Lawfulness (CLEUD) For Breach Of An Agricultural Occupancy Condition
Acorus has secured a Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) for a client in Lancashire for the use of a dwellinghouse in breach of an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. The property had been occupied continuously for over 10 years by individuals with no association with agriculture. The evidence was unambiguous and hence the Certificate was granted without any […]
Change of Use Obtained for Brewery and Gin Distillery
Planning permission has been secured for the change of use for buildings at a former farm in Greater Manchester for a brewery and gin distillery. Acorus has undertaken various projects for the applicant over many years and this is the latest diversification project which will put the buildings to good use. The farm is well […]
Horticultural Building Approved in Green Belt Following Appeal
In September 2019 a planning application was submitted for a building at an established horticultural nursery in Cheshire. The proposed steel portal frame building was not dissimilar to existing buildings at the nursery – to be used for all manner of activities regarding the nursery operation, including the packaging and dispatch of orders. However, the […]
Acorus has been shortlisted as a finalist in the South West LABC Building Excellence Awards
We are delighted to announce that Acorus has been shortlisted as a finalist in the South West LABC Building Excellence Awards for the best change of use of an existing building category. Well done to all those involved in the planning and design of the project at Langridge Farm, Devon. A general purpose storage mainly […]
Lockdown has not prevented planning moving forward
Lockdown has not prevented planning moving forward in many areas in the south west. Acorus’ south west office were contacted during the lockdown period by a client looking to secure planning permission for a small private stable block on land to the rear of her property. Whilst Acorus were unable to undertake a site visit […]
New Home Following Prior Approval Success
In January 2019 Prior Approval was secured for a client in West Yorkshire to convert a non traditional agricultural building to a dwelling (i.e. Class Q). Following the discharge of a contamination condition the development has commenced and well on its way to completion. The dwelling will provide a new home for the applicant. For […]
Class Q Proposal now nearly complete
Back in August 2016 Acorus secured Prior Approval for the change of use of a traditional building to a dwelling (Class Q) in the Lune Valley (Lancashire). The barn was then sold for the client with the new owner subsequently applying for a variation to the conversion scheme to the Council. The photographs show the […]
Acorus Eastern Team Successfully Gain Planning Permission For Holiday Lodges
The Acorus Eastern team have been successful in gaining planning permission for the siting of three mobile homes on a farm in Suffolk. The farm traditionally rears pigs, but given global uncertainties, and volatile prices, diversification and an additional income stream was sought. After discussions with Acorus planning consultant Henry Doble it was agreed to […]
Successful Class Q Proposal Now Completed Following An Appeal
Back in February 2017 a Class Q application was submitted for a client in Shropshire. The application was refused for the concrete frame and concrete block building (non-traditional building), based on the Council presenting that the works involved for the conversion went beyond what was allowed as part of the permitted development regime. An appeal […]