Purpose

This Knowledge Builder sets out how the UCO works and explores some examples of it in practice. It must be stressed that this Knowledge Builder is no substitute for many excellent legal texts and the Use Classes Order itself.

Benefits

The UCO is used in everyday planning. It has an important role to play in freeing up the system from unnecessary applications and providing certainty and flexibility for owners, users and agents.

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Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the top

Learning method

A knowledge builder focusing on the criteria for changes of use. Additionally a range of further reading and appropriate websites is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

3 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)