Guidance for commercial tenants
Use of premises
I want to change or extend the permitted use of my business. What do I do?
Your lease will state what the property can be used for, if you want to extend or change the use, you need to make a written request to Land and Property Services stating the changes you wish to make.
Your request will be considered and a decision made regarding your specific request. The decision will be dependent on several factors including whether your lease permits the use to be changed; whether there will be a conflict with the use of adjacent units and other such matters.
I wish to make a complaint about an adjacent Council property?
Land and Property Services can only deal with complaints relating to the terms of your lease. Complaints relating to other issues should be referred to the appropriate agency e.g. environmental health, planning services. See Contact details .
An adjacent Council Tenant is selling items that are included in my permitted use.
Whilst the Council do try and maintain a balance of trade, the permitted use in your lease defines the use for your shop unit but does not give you any sole trading rights.
Should you wish to enquire about issues relating to permitted use of yours or adjacent premises this should be done in writing to Land and Property Services. See Contact details .
