‘Cottage Industry’ allowed in residential area

Our client had been using an existing shed as a small workshop (Use class B1) and for some personal use on their site at St Asaph, Denbighshire. Unbeknown to the business owner this required planning permission and so Owen Devenport were appointed to assist. A strong case was put forward based on the low key nature of the activity and the personal circumstances of the case. Owen Devenport produced a Planning Support Statement which justified the fact that the proposal had little impact upon the site and its surrounding area having a small veterinary service and a public house also adjoining their land. The proposal was deemed harmless and suitable to the area and was granted permission to continue work undisturbed. Our client was pleased with the result and may now continue their work worry free.