Our client owned property in Llandudno that had been in use as 5 flats for a number of years. He wanted to convert these into a residential home for adults with learning disabilities and a national company were interested in acquiring the development once approved. The site was in Llandudno and provoked a furore of public outcry against the development. The objections were generally misplaced and there was even doubt cast on the planning rights for use of the building as 5 flats. This was further examined by Owen Devenport and found that it was necessary to submit an additional application for a Certificate of Lawful Use for the flats. This was dealt with concurrently with the original application for the conversion scheme. The objections were still very forceful and Owen Devenport were retained to speak publicly at the planning committee. This we did and the officer's recommendation to committee was one of approval following months of wrangling. The Committee accepted the officer's recommendation and both Lawful Use and Planning Permission were granted at the same time, allowing our client to sell the property to the health care specialist company.