DO I REQUIRE PLANNING PERMISSION? PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT?

 You will probably need planning permission if you;

• Make a major change to your building, i.e. an extension, alter the external appearance etc.
• Change the use of a building, e.g. convert a house into flats.
• Construct a new building

But you should review Permitted Development Rights, as this allows the improvement and extension of home without the need for planning permission.

For a permitted development project, you should always seek professional advice and you should also obtain a formal confirmation from your Local Authority that a proposal is permitted, this is usually though an application for a Certificate of Lawful Proposed Development.

Also, beware, the Building Regulations is separate to planning permission and is usually required for extensions and alterations.  Building Regulations relates to the standard of construction to ensure that building work is completed to a safe standard.  You can apply for Building Regulations approval at the same time as you apply for planning permission, but it is better to wait until you obtain planning permission, if required, to prevent any unnecessary work and delays if the planning permission requires changes and/or is not permitted.

The rights for Permitted Development for householders are categorised in the following classes:

• Class A: Enlargement, improvement or alteration
• Class B: Additions to the roof
• Class C: Other alterations to the roof
• Class D: Porches
• Class E: Buildings
• Class F: Hard surfaces
• Class G: Chimney, flues etc
• Class H: Microwave antenna

More detail on these coming soon and also; Permitted Development Mistakes: We will review the common mistakes that people make which can have serious consequences.

Permitted Development Mistakes

We will also review the common mistakes that people make which can have serious consequences, i.e. a fine, receiving an enforcement notice or even worse having to demolish the new build and restore the property to its original state.

Demolition Works

Most demolition work falls within permitted development but there are important exceptions in respect to Listed Buildings and Buildings within Conservation Areas.

Before you commence any work, Check Government Planning Guidance.

Prior to the commencement of any demolition work, Notice should be give to the Local Authority in accordance with Section 80 of The Building Act 1984. 

Types of Planning Applications

If your proposal is not permitted and you will need to submit a planning application to your Local Authority.  Online Planning Applications can be made to your Local Authority directly or this can also be done through the planning portal website;  https://www.planningportal.co.uk

The following are the various types of planning consent and can be applied online.

• Householder Planning Consent
• Full Planning Consent
• Outline Planning Consent
• Reserved Matters
• Listed Building Consent
• Advertisement Consent
• Lawful Development Certificate (LDC)
• Prior Approval
• Removal / Variation of Conditions
• Consent under Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)
• Non-Material amendment of an Existing Planning Permission

We will provide an explanation of the various types of planing consents in our coming articles.

Any queries, please let us know.

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While every effort has been made to check the accuracy of this article, readers should always make their own checks.  

The Author does not accept any responsibility for misstatements made or any misunderstandings arising from it.

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