If you are at all uncertain, or need formal confirmation that work can be carried out without obtaining planning permission you can request a 'determination' from the Council by writing to them with details of the proposal. PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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, or are granted consent by statute or other statutory instrument.
For example, planning permission is not generally needed for internal alterations to buildings that do not affect their external appearance, for small external works, or most works of repair and maintenance. Limited changes of use may also be permitted.
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. A full text can be found at GPDO .HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK TO ENSURE THAT PERMISSION IS NOT NEEDED FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT.
Your permitted development rights may have been removed by the Council issuing an
Article 4 Direction. This will mean that you need to apply for planning permission to carry out the work that would otherwise have been permitted without consent. If you are at all uncertain, or need formal confirmation that work can be carried out without obtaining planning permission you can request a 'determination' from the Council by writing to them with details of the proposal.
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