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Gain that extra flooring while you can

By: Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0837) 20 September 2008, 143(1)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Article states that adding a mezzanine floor can be a simple and effective way to increase retail floorspace and looks at legislative changes that will bring their creation within the control of the standard planning framework in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suggests that developers looking to add value for money in the affected areas may do well to start adding a mezzanine now, while transitional arrangements are in place and planning permission may not be required.

Article states that adding a mezzanine floor can be a simple and effective way to increase retail floorspace and looks at legislative changes that will bring their creation within the control of the standard planning framework in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Suggests that developers looking to add value for money in the affected areas may do well to start adding a mezzanine now, while transitional arrangements are in place and planning permission may not be required.