Class C – developments on operational Crown land

We will not be expanding upon Class C, which is for developments on Crown land for replacement of plant & machinery, sewer, pipe, cable etc or private way, private railway or conveyor, within Planning Geek at this time.

The legislation can be found below. If you need the guidance of Planning Geek in the process for Class C, please contact us for any assistance or book a Zoom call today.

Legislation

Class C – developments on operational Crown land

Permitted development

C. Development carried out by or on behalf of the Crown on operational Crown land for operational purposes consisting of—

(a) the installation of additional or replacement plant or machinery;

(b) the provision, rearrangement or replacement of a sewer, main, pipe, cable or other apparatus; or

(c) the provision, rearrangement or replacement of a private way, private railway, siding or conveyor.

Development not permitted

C.1 Development described in Class C(a) is not permitted if—

(a) it would materially affect the external appearance of the premises; or

(b) any plant or machinery would exceed a height of 15 metres above ground level or the height of anything replaced, whichever is the greater.

Interpretation of Class C

C.2 In Class C, “Crown land” does not include land in or adjacent to and occupied together with a mine.

Operational Crown developments Page Updated: 16th August 2023