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Local residential property had an outbuilding that was granted planning permission in 1987 for a fish and chip shop. Local people tell me that it lasted 6 months then closed down due to not being financially viable. In 1998, there was an indoor swimming pool granted planning that was attached to this building. This building was then used as a store room and an entrance to the swimming pool. The VOA recognise this property as residential and there is no 'mixed use' regarding the rates.

The current tenant to this property wants to open up a cafe and is arguing that they have planning permission so don't need to submit a fresh application.

I'm struggling to find out whether the previous planning is still current or has it lapsed now?

Sounds like they may just be in the realms of a change of use. If you’re concerned about potentially unauthorised works, report it to Planning.

You mean they should be submitting a new application for change of use?

I've already raised the issue with planning and they were investigating. Yesterday the planners uploaded the original 1987 planning documents to the application but nothing for the pool. I'm assuming it's so they can let all parties know that there was a previous application approved on site.

I'm going to contact the planners today to get a copy of the pool application documents.