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Hi,
I see this post is from some time ago now, but just wondered if you ever came to a conclusion as to whether having temporary property guardians occupying a vacant building constituted a change of use requiring planning permission? Companies such as Camelot suggest that planning permission is not required, as the primary use remains unaltered and that the temporary guardians are there for security purposes only. This was confirmed by the ODPM back in 2005.
Does canyone know if this is still the case? Having contacted DCLG, they say it is for the local authority to decide and is a matter of fact and degree. I have found examples of Councils taking enforcement action against temporary guardians (http://www.newnham-jordan.co.uk/property-law/planning-problems-royalty-exempt/), but cannot find the outcomes.
If PP is not required, how is the minimum/maximum number of people required for 'security' determined? Does more than 6 people not constitute a HMO, thereby requiring PP?
Is it a case of assessing whether the guardians for security purposes are ancillary to the main use?
Any advice or guidance on this would be much appreciated. Many thanks.