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1.In order for such a proposal to be granted Prior Approval, it is necessary to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Whilst not demonstrated as part of this application, the cumulative works, including raising the height of Unit 1 and the rear of Unit 2, would have to take place beyond what is possible under the provisions of Class Q for the building to reasonably function as a dwelling and comply with Building Regulations for it to be suitable for human habitation and thus would be contrary to the provisions of Class Q and Class Q.1(i) and, on this basis, the proposal would not be permitted by Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
2.In order for such a proposal to be granted Prior Approval, it is necessary to demonstrate that the site was part of an established agricultural unit. The established agricultural unit is defined in Paragraph 'X'. Details of the established agricultural unit have not been provided. As a result, insufficient information has been submitted and the proposal, therefore, fails to satisfy Class Q.1(a), Q.1(b), Q.1(c), Q.1(d), Q.1(e), Q.1(f), and Q.1(g) Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
3.In order for such a proposal to be granted prior approval, the extent of the curtilage must comply with the definition outlined in Part 'X'. Whilst the submitted plans are unclear as to the delineation of the curtilage, Unit 1 would exceed the curtilage allowed under this definition and thus would be not be permitted by Class Q(a) of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
4.In order for such a proposal to be granted Prior Approval, it is necessary to demonstrate whether or not the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for the building to change from agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of the Schedule to the Use Classes Order. The buildings are not suitable for conversion due to their low heights rendering them unsuitable for most adults, especially when considering that the structural survey indicates that the internal floors would have to be raised by 150mm. Furthermore, due to the area identified as curtilage for Unit 2, whilst there would be some curtilage, there would be inadequate amenity space for the occupiers of the dwelling. As a result, the proposal fails to comply with Q.2-(1)(e) of Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
5.In order for such a proposal to be granted Prior Approval, it is necessary to demonstrate whether or not the design or external appearance of the building is acceptable. The buildings are not suitable for conversion due to their low heights rendering them unsuitable for most adults therefore they could not be made habitable under this provision. In addition, the asbestos roof would need to be removed to make it habitable despite the submission stating it would be retained, thus insufficient information has been submitted. As a result, the proposal fails to comply with Q.2-(1)(f) of Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
6.In order for such a proposal to be granted Prior Approval, it is necessary to demonstrate whether or not the proposal complies with legislative requirements. The site appears to be located outside of the catchment for the Broads SAC and Ramsar, but confirmation that the water treatment that the mains sewer is attached to discharges outside off the catchment area has not been submitted. As a result, insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate whether or not the proposal discharges into the nutrient neutrality catchment area and the proposal fails to comply with the requirements of the The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017); a requirement for the Local Planning Authority to consider under Class W.-(10)(b) of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).