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FAQs and links
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How long does planning permission last?
Answer
You now have to start building work within 3 years from the date of the permission. This has changed from 5 years. The definition of starting building work is different for each type of development, you need to qualify this with the Planning Department.
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Are Permitted development rights changing?
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The Permitted Development Order changed in October 2008. To see a copy of the revised document visit our download section.
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What is a section 106 agreement?
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This is a form of obligation or agreement made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act between the Council and the Developer. It may be used to address concerns that may affect the wider community as a result of the development, for example to secure on site affordable housing provision that can then be provided to house local people or to enable a benefit of the development to be transferred to the council e.g. a riverside walkway or a sum of money for education purposes generated by the development proposed.
We recently made a Change of Use application and the LPA asked the developer, as a condition of the approval, to provide bus passes for the future occupiers of the apartments for a 3 year period.
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Do I need to make a Planning application for my timber deck ?
Answer
Case Law has shown that it is necessary to treat raised decking under Class A of The Town and Country Planning [ General Permitted Development] Order 1995, ie as an enlargement of the house. Therefore the volume below the decking has to be calculated and included in the property's permitted development allowance.
Please note, however, that if the decking was not attached to the house in any way it could be classed as permitted development under Class A paragraph A.3[a] of the above Order.
Note: Consideration always needs to be given to other works have been carried out to the original house since 1948, and if it is still a single dwelling house.
Useful links
UK planning
For information on planning appeals
www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/
For calculating volume in relation to Permitted Development
www.planningportal.gov.uk
A visual guide for Planning Permission for Householders
www.planningportal.gov.uk
For Geological reports, i.e. Radon areas visit:
www.bgs.ac.uk
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