Planning Avice

 Planning Permission - when to apply

If you build something which needs planning permission without getting permission first, you may be forced to put things right later, which could prove troublesome and Enforcement action may be taken against you and could be costly, if you are in any doubt, contact us and we will take you through the planning permission process step by step.

 

It is not necessary to make the application yourself. If you wish, you can appoint an agent (for instance, artchitect, a solicitor, or a builder) to make it for you.

 

 

PREPARATION

Anyone can make an application, irrespective of who owns the land or buildings concerned. However, if you are not the owner, or if you have only part-ownership, you have to inform the owner or those who share ownership, including any leaseholder who lease still has seven or more years to run, and any agricultural tenant.

 

TYPES OF APPLICATION

Outline

For a new building, you can make an outline application to find out whether the development is acceptable in principle. This has the advantage that detailed drawings are not needed, but it will help to provide the council with as much information as possible. Once outlined permission has been granted, you will need to ask for approval of the details (reserved matters) before work can start. These comprise siting, design, external appearance, means of access and landscaping. What you propose must be consistent will the outline permission.

Full

A full planning application requires the submission of all details of the proposal. It is appropriate in the following circumstances:

 

      v  If you wish to change the use of the land and buildings;

v  If you want to start work quickly.

For more information and advice please contact us immediately.