Property conversion

[conibear]

Looking at some new property near me that has been built as domestic accomodation. The land it is on was commercial before and the new owner has knocked the commercial unit down and built three domestic houses. They have been empty since the build thus never habited. Now I am looking to purchase a commercial property for my business, which is rather difficult in my area. I wondered whether it would be easy to convert the habitable rights back from domestic to commercial. FWIW, the property lies about  30 feet back off our village high street.

Anyone got an idea?

Cheers

Ian

[Mark Stanton]

Sounds like you need professional advice from someone with suitable expertise and knowledge of planning matters    

[Martin Keene]

Seconded, could be a bit of a knightmare red tape job...

[Bryan C]

Just a personal comment but Councils are under a lot of pressure to provide housing and might be reluctant to support a change back to commercial use.

BC

[conibear]

Mark, I may contact you in very near future

But what department would I need to speak to at local council?

Also, this property is one of three small townhouses. One appears to be sold as a buy to let, would this have a bearing on the council's decision do you think?

Ian

[Mark Stanton]

It still sounds like you need professional advice from someone with suitable expertise and knowledge of planning matters

[DavidR]

But what department would I need to speak to at local council?

Ian

Assuming you are in Surrey like your profile says.......Surrey County Council planning advice or click on the link on this page for the appropriate district or borough council

[james grayley]

Sounds like you need professional advice from someone with suitable expertise and knowledge of planning matters.....

 

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