Does anyone have a view on how to proceed with a prior approval application from office to residential (Class J) where external alterations are proposed and details of these alterations are shown in the plans which are submitted? It appears there may be two (or more) options: 1. Return the application as Class J does relates to change of use only and therefore the proposal submitted cannot be considered under Class J. 2. Ignore the external alterations for the purposes of the prior approval application, determine it in relation to the change of use only, and include an informative on the decision notice confirming that the approval relates to change of use only and does not permit any external works.
