8 - Permitted Development Rights

Renfrewshire Council · 14 June 2022
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To: Planning and Climate Change Policy Board 
On: 14 June 2022
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Report by: Chief Executive
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Heading: Permitted Development Rights
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1. Summary 
1.1 The Scottish Government has recently published a review of Permitted
Development Rights. 
1.2 This report provides an overview of the topics covered by the review and
outlines how officers will prepare and submitted a response in line with the
deadline set.
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2. Recommendations 
2.1 It is recommended that the Board: 
 Note that The Scottish Government have published a review of permitted
development rights and are seeking comments on proposed changes from
interested parties. 
 Note that Officers are currently reviewing the consultation paper and will
prepare a response in line with the timetable set out by The Scottish
Government. 
 Note that the response will be submitted following liaison with the Convenor
and Depute Convenor. 
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3. Background 
3.1 The Scottish Government is currently carrying out a review of permitted
development rights as part of the wider planning reform programme. 
3.2 A consultation document has recently been published and interested parties
are invited to make comments on the proposed changes to permitted
development rights and the use class order. 
3.3 Comments require to be submitted to Scottish Government by 3rd August
2022. 
4. Proposed Changes 
4.1 Permitted development rights and the use class order have the effect of
allowing certain works or changes of use to take place without the need to
seek planning permission from the planning authority.   
4.2 The consultation document sets out and seeks views on proposed changes to
permitted development rights and the use class order.  Specifically, the
proposals relate to the following: 
 Electric vehicle charging infrastructure 
 Changes of use is centres and other locations 
 Port development 
4.3 The consultation paper can be viewed at
https://www.gov.scot/publications/review-permitted-development-rights-
phase-2-consultation/pages/2/ 
5. Next Steps 
5.1 Officers are currently reviewing the consultation paper in order to prepare a
response in line with the timetable set out by The Scottish Government. 
5.2 The next board meeting is scheduled to take place after the deadline of the
consultation and in this regard, it is proposed that Officers prepare a response
and liaise with the Convenor and Depute Convenor prior to formal submission
to The Scottish Government.   
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Implications of the Report 
1. Financial – None.   
2. HR & Organisational Development – None.

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3. Community/Council Planning – the consultation document outlines potential
changes to permitted development rights and the use classes which would have
an impact on how certain developments are considered and consented.   
4. Legal – None.   
5. Property/Assets – None. 
6. Information Technology – None. 
7. Equality & Human Rights - The Recommendations contained within this report
have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No
negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’
human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in
the report 
8. Health & Safety – None. 
9. Procurement – None. 
10. Risk – None. 
11. Privacy Impact – None. 
12. Cosla Policy Position – None. 
13. Climate Risk – N/A.
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Author:           David Love, Chief Planning Officer. 
Tel: 07483410182; Email: david.love@renfrewshire.gov.uk