Commentary on Sections Part 4: Development Control Section 49: Development to include certain internal operations
76.Section 49 amends the definition of development in Section 55(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 so as to bring the creation of additional floorspace within buildings under planning control. Secondary legislation will enable the Secretary of State, by development order, to bring specified proposals for the provision of additional floorspace in existing buildings within the definition of "development".