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Under certain circumstances you can build small
extensions and develop buildings without the need for our
permission.
This is called permitted development but these rights may have
been removed from an area and you may have to apply for planning
permission to carry out work.
The rules are changing with effect from the 1 October 2008 and in
order to explain these new rules the planning portal have produced
an
interactive house which will
explain what
building
works will require planning permission and which ones are
permitted development.
To find out if you need permission download our
Planning enquiry form and send it to us with a metric scale
drawing of your plans and their position in relation to your
property.
The more detailed the information you provide, the easier it
will be for us to provide you with a clear answer.
Permitted development rules can allow you to carry out the
following works within certain size and siting limits:
In all cases we must be notified of any new buildings you plan
to build.
However, you can carry out internal alterations and repairs
provided there is no change in the use of a residential
building.
Strict rules do apply when making any repairs or alterations to
Listed
Buildings and you should contact
Development Control on 01275 888 811 before starting any
work.
Buildings connected with agriculture and forestry are also covered
by permitted development rights.
In
Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB) and
Conservation
Areas the size limitations on certain structures can be
stricter meaning they will generally have to be smaller.
For further information about the need for planning permission
please visit the Planning Portal
website.
Although you may not need to make a planning application for
many of the types of work listed here, you may still need separate
approval under building
regulations.
For further information contact
Development Control on 01275 888 811. |