I guess it comes down to the planning issue, and whether it is classified as A1 or not. If it is, then I dont think it needs change of use permission (am no expert - so dont hold me to this - but I looked on internet and saw that only need change of use if you move between categories). Would seeem strange to me for someone to take on this warehouse project, and the associated cost, unless they had first worked out the building designation with the council, but maybe it has hapened. Either way, I hope it is allowed and will definitely visit it if it is - from my perspective it is better than an empty warehouse (I dont live on the street).
