Changing how a property is used
Guidance through the approval process for changing a property's approved use.
Changing a property from its currently approved use, for example from residential to commercial, requires formal approval from the relevant county planning office.
We help clients understand the requirements for their specific property and support the application through to submission and follow-up.
Because change of use decisions are tied to a county's zoning and planning framework, what's realistic for one property or area may not apply to another, which is why we review the specific site before advising.
It is the formal process of changing a property's legally approved use, such as from residential to commercial, which requires county planning approval.
This is worth addressing directly rather than leaving unresolved, since it can complicate a future sale, mortgage or bank verification. We can review the situation and advise on realistic next steps.
