Ian Walmsley, the Planning Geek, on Permitted Development & Use Classes

About this episode

Ian Walmsley discusses Use Classes and Permitted Development in the UK planning process.

Ian Walmsley is the man behind the Planning Geek phenomenon. Aside from the Planning Portal, Ian’s is the largest planning website in the UK. In this podcast he clears up some terms about Use Classes. Permitted Development and Article 4 Directions, and provides straightforward advice on simplifying our understanding of the planning process. Hosted by Austin Williams www.futurecities.org.uk

People in this episode

Host: Austin Williams

Guest: Ian Walmsley

Topics covered

• Permitted Development
• Use Classes
• Planning Process

Keywords

• Planning Geek
• Planning Portal
• Article 4 Directions

Mentioned in this episode

Places: UK

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