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Classes are out of order

By: Contributor(s): Series: Estates Gazette ; (0110) 10 March 2110, 145(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the 1987 Use Classes Order, which was developed to allow "maximum practical flexibility" in the use of properties. Questions whether the 1980s classes are still adequate today. Provides examples which suggest they are now out of date. For instance, provision is inadequate for the following modern amenities: internet cafes (B1 or A3 use); shopping malls (retail or leisure?); telehotels (business or warehousing?). Denton Wilde Sapte is publishing a questionnaire seeking views of development industry players on possible useful changes to the current Use Classes Order. This can be viewed at: 'www.planningadvice.co.uk'
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Discusses the 1987 Use Classes Order, which was developed to allow "maximum practical flexibility" in the use of properties. Questions whether the 1980s classes are still adequate today. Provides examples which suggest they are now out of date. For instance, provision is inadequate for the following modern amenities: internet cafes (B1 or A3 use); shopping malls (retail or leisure?); telehotels (business or warehousing?). Denton Wilde Sapte is publishing a questionnaire seeking views of development industry players on possible useful changes to the current Use Classes Order. This can be viewed at: 'www.planningadvice.co.uk'