47Temporary use of land

47 Temporary use of land

47 Temporary use of land

(1) Despite any other provision of this plan, consent may be granted to the use of any land or building for a purpose that would otherwise be prohibited by this plan, but only for a period of not more than 28 days.

(2) However, consent must not be granted under this clause to any use of the same land or building (whether or not the same use) for more than 28 days (whether consecutive or not) in any 12-month period.

(3) The consent authority must not consent to the use of any land or building under this clause unless it is satisfied that—

(a) suitable arrangements have been or will be made for the removal of any structures erected or works carried out in connection with the use, and for the reinstatement of the land to its former state after the cessation of the use, and

(b) the use is reasonable having regard to the nature of the use and the desirability of enabling the economic use of land before any further development in accordance with other provisions of this plan, and

(c) the use would not be likely to adversely affect the residential amenity of the locality concerned, and

(d) the use would not be likely to adversely affect the viability of any commercial centre in the locality, and

(e) the use would not be likely to adversely affect the environmental quality of the locality.

(4) This clause does not apply to a use of any land or building that is designated development.