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Planning Permission

Read about the planning regime and building regulations for common projects involving shops and retail use:

  • I want to change a residential building or land into a shop.
  • I want to convert a shop to a café, public house or takeaway (Use Classes A3, A4 and A5).
  • I want to erect/change/alter a shop advert, fascia or projecting sign.

For more information on businesses and changes of use, view our ‘Change of Use’ common project.

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