Restrictions on Supermarket Expansion Planned
During March 2005, the Government agreed to an amendment (now section 49 of the Act) which brought under planning control the creation of additional floor space within buildings.
This ammendment was in response to concerns that the development of mezzanine floors in large retail stores, significantly increased the available floorspace, without the increase being subject to planning control in many cases.
If the proposals are implemented, many out of town retailors would have to apply for planning permission if the mezzanine floor exceeds 200m2.
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