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need to apply for Planning Permission, how do I go about
it? |
Contact
you local Council's Planning Department. They will provide
an application form (you may need to fill out more than
one copy) and they will tell you how much the application
will cost. Don't forget to get their help and advice on
making the application - they may be able to suggest a
minor alteration which will bring you success. You may
need to include detailed drawings. If the Planning Department
ask for these, you may need to contact a draughtsman or
architect to prepare them for you. Also, ask if you need
to make a full application at this stage, or if an outline
application would be more suitable. Your local planners
will advise you. Finally, send the completed forms, and
drawings and the appropriate fee back to the Council.
They should acknowledge receipt within a few days and
will notify any interested parties (such as your immediate
neighbours) of your intentions. The Council should decide
your application within 8 weeks, though complex applications
can take longer, in which case you will be notified of
the delay. If permission is refused, discuss the situation
once again with your Planning Department and find out
what alterations to your proposal might help you obtain
permission in the future.
Good luck! *Most people considering adding a garage, shed,
conservatory or greenhouse to their home will have no
problem whatever with planning permission and this brief
guide will be all they need. However, in more complex
situations obtaining planning consent can become difficult
and our brief guide should not be relied upon as an authoritative
interpretation of the law. |
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