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DO YOU NEED PLANNING PERMISSION?
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK TO ENSURE THAT PERMISSION
IS NOT NEEDED FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT.
The construction of new buildings or a fundamental change
of use of premises will, in most cases, require planning permission.
However, there are some forms
of development which do not require planning consent. For example, planning
permission is not generally needed for internal alterations to buildings, for
small external works, or most works of repair and maintenance; except perhaps
on listed
buildings where more restrictive rules apply.
Limited changes of use may also be permitted if they are ancillary
to the main use, or are so minor as to be inconsequential (deminimus) in
planning terms.
Certain forms
of development are granted consent by statute or other statutory instruments
and generally referred to as Permitted
Development Rights.
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The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted
Development) Order 1995 [GPDO] and the Town and
Country Planning (Use Classes Order) 1987 [UCO] are the principle sources of information in
this regard.
There are limits to the extent of permitted development and
different rules apply for Listed Buildings or properties in Conservation Areas. Equally, additional restrictions
apply in some areas of the country such as a National Park, Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and other high amenity areas such as Sites of
Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means that you may need to apply for
permission for some types of development in these areas that you would not need
to do elsewhere.
Your Council may have specifically removed your permitted
development rights by issuing an Article 4 Direction, or by applying planning conditions to a previous grant of
planning consent.
How Can I
be Certain?
If you remain unsure about your position you should:-
Contact the planning department of your local authority who
will be able to provide informal advice. Local Authority A- Z Links
If you need formal clarification then, on payment of a fee,
you can apply to the Council for a Lawful Development Certificate.
Contact
the e-service.