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Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
Can I get email alerts for change of use planning applications anywhere in the UK?
Yes. Click the "Set up alerts" button on this page and you'll get a daily (or weekly) email listing every new change of use application submitted anywhere in the UK. No need to pick a postcode or draw a map - pick the category once, choose your frequency, and we'll do the rest.
Change of Use planning applications elsewhere
UK12,612 applications (this page)England10,673 applicationsScotland1,047 applicationsWales671 applicationsNorthern Ireland221 applications
Other application types in the UK
New Homes
13,370 applications
Extensions
58,273 applications
Commercial & Major Works
6,892 applications
Demolition
10,708 applications
Listed Buildings
8,205 applications
Solar & Renewables
3,703 applications
Telecoms Masts
2,382 applications
Agricultural
4,723 applications
Community & Public Buildings
3,079 applications
Shopfronts
1,098 applications
Signs & Adverts
4,670 applications
Utility & Infrastructure
6,230 applications
Trees & Landscaping
26,248 applications
Data updated daily across all UK active councils.