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The findings of the consultation were generally supportive of the principal behind the legislation with a significant majority finding the new classes logical and workable. The majority (44 respondents from 52) felt that the granting of permission, and the new restrictions and conditions were clear and reasonable. New classes which separated enlargements from alterations/improvements were particularly welcomed as were new classes for hard standing, decking and flats. The provision of illustrations within the draft Circular was considered to be very useful in interpreting the regulations and was commented on by many in response to several of the questions within the consultation. There were concerns about some of the new definitions and concepts introduced in the draft Order and many respondents (31) provided a whole range of changes that they felt were necessary to improve the clarity, reasonableness, or application of the draft Order in their local circumstances. There were also significant concerns from some respondents (13) on whether the balance between reducing planning applications and amenity was correct. However, the overall picture was that with clearer definitions, detailed drafting changes, very good guidance and more illustrations the Order and new Classes could be sensible and workable.
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