Class N – development by the Crown on operational Crown land connected to shipping etc

We will not be expanding upon Class N, which is for the Crown to erect buildings or other structures connected with shipping or for use with the movement of military or civilian personnel , 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 N, please contact us for any assistance or book a Zoom call today.

Legislation

Class N – development by the Crown on operational Crown land connected to shipping etc

Permitted development

N. Development by or on behalf of the Crown or its lessees on operational Crown land where the development is required—

(a) for the purposes of shipping; or

(b) at a dock, pier, pontoon or harbour in connection with the embarking, disembarking, loading, discharging or transport of military or civilian personnel, military equipment, munitions, or other items.

Development not permitted

N.1 Development is not permitted by Class N if it consists of or includes the construction or erection of a bridge or other building not required in connection with the handling of traffic.

Interpretation of Class N

N.2 For the purposes of Class N, references to the construction or erection of any building or structure include references to the reconstruction or alteration of a building or structure where its design or external appearance would be materially affected.

Crown shipping Page Updated: 21st August 2023