If your project involves the creation of a new dwelling (by either building from scratch or subdividing an existing home), then planning permission is required. However, adding outbuildings or building extensions, depending on the size of the project and the level of Permitted Development rights may require planning permission too.
With the planning application, you will need to submit plans of proposed works. You may be required to provide additional surveys.
How are applications decided?
The local authority will base its decision on what are known as ‘material considerations’, which can include (but are not limited to):
- Overlooking/loss of privacy
- Loss of light or overshadowing
- Parking
- Highway safety
- Traffic
- Noise
- Impact on listed building and conservation area
- Layout and density of building
- Design, appearance and materials
- Government policy
- Disabled access
- Proposals in the development plan
- Previous planning decisions
- Nature conservation
Neighbours will be consulted and invited to comment if they have any objections, but only those objections based on material considerations will be taken into account. If the neighbours do not object and the officers recommend approval, they will usually grant planning permission for a householder application if proposed development complies with Local policies.
We can take care of that for a small fee of £250. Please note our fee do not include architectural drawings or any other surveys.