10 years long residence-confusion

[candee]

Please look this statement below on home office news section about 10 years long residence.Whether this mean applicant cannot visit office physically or applicant cannot apply on this catogory anymore.Any expert opinion?

"The latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules was laid before Parliament today.

The changes include the following:

The Immigration Rules are being amended to provide that applications for leave to remain or settlement on the basis of long residence will no longer be considered at a UK Border Agency Public Enquiry Office;

The changes will come into effect on 1 January 2010, with the exception of the Tier 4 changes, which will come into force on 22 February 2010."

[vinny]

See also ILR Long Residence 10 Year