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Legal Terms - development (in *town and country planning)
In general, the construction of any building or other operation that impacts land, as well as the implementation of any significant changes in the use of any buildings or land. Development does not encompass modifications to structures that do not significantly alter their external appearance or changes in use that are classified according to specific use classes established by statutory instrument. For instance, office use is a use class, and a trivial modification in the nature of office business is not considered development. Planning permission is required for all development, with the exception of "permitted development" under a general development order. Development is not the act of demolishing houses to create a landscaped area and vehicle parking.
In general, the construction of any building or other operation that impacts land, as well as the implementation of any significant changes in the use of any buildings or land. Development does not encompass modifications to structures that do not significantly alter their external appearance or changes in use that are classified according to specific use classes established by statutory instrument. For instance, office use is a use class, and a trivial modification in the nature of office business is not considered development. Planning permission is required for all development, with the exception of "permitted development" under a general development order. Development is not the act of demolishing houses to create a landscaped area and vehicle parking.
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