Homes under the [enforcement] hammer: English experiences, Welsh learnings

- Planning Law and Process

- Housing

- 1.5 CPD Hours

Event Description

In this webinar we will explore residential uses and the complexities of control.  The session will particularly consider the nature of the Use Classes Order and how residential use types are managed, including Houses in Multiple Occupation, Short Term Lets, and Primary Residences.  With England preparing for the potential introduction of a new C5 STL use class, and mindful holiday homes, second homes, student accommodation, sub-divisions, and ‘AirBnB’ type property use control challenges, this session will consider the tools (e.g. Article 4 Directions) and approaches to managing activity types and densities.  In addition to sharing experiences in two authorities in South West England, the session will also provide a focus on lessons from Wales, where a different Use Class Order is already in operation for residential uses. 

Learning Objectives

1. Develop understanding of the complexities of residential use control through the Use Class Order
2. Gain insights on the use of Development Management tools, techniques, and approaches in the control of residential use types, through the lens of planning enforcement
3. Gain knowledge and transferable opportunities from comparative case study experiences across Southwest England and Wales.

Speakers

• Heledd Fflur Jones
  Arweinydd Tîm Polisi Cynllunio / Planning Policy Team Leader
  Gwasanaeth Polisi Cynllunio Gwynedd / Gwynedd Planning Policy Service
  
  
• Medi Emlyn Davies
  Uwch Swyddog Cynllunio (Ail Gartrefi a Llety Gwyliau Tymor byr) Erthygl 4  / Senior Planning Officer (Second homes and Short-term holiday lets) Article 4
  • This presentation will share our experience in introducing and implementing the Article 4 Direction across the Gwynedd Local Planning Authority area, highlighting key challenges and lessons learned.
    
    
• Scott Britnell
  Planning Enforcement Officer at South Gloucestershire Council
  • Scott will be looking at how South Gloucestershire Council has sought to control Houses in Multiple Occupation by introducing two Article Four directions. Also a look at a  recent planning and enforcement appeal regarding large commercial holiday accommodation, which the Council won.
    
    
• Charlotte Howrihane
  Senior Planning Officer at South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council
  
  Charlotte will cover Second homes and principal residency restrictions including
  • Purpose of principal residency, why the need has arisen in the South Hams
  • Neighbourhood plan policies seeking to address issue
  • Uncertainty over value of restricted properties: Case Study: Brewery Quay appeal hearing
  • Enforcement- how to prove a breach
  • Securing- Section 106 v Condition?