The Role of the Planning System
Planning procedure is in place in order to help control positive change in our cities and towns. It also serves to protect historic buildings and our areas of natural beauty.
As more people become interested in sustainable building methods planning control helps to encourage this green architecture.
Planning also have a role in supporting the use of older development sites, derelict and empty land. We have all probably heard of somewhere being regenerated and urban redevelopment is popular. However our historic buildings need to be protected and the planning department have to take this into consideration as well.
While all this building and regeneration is going on planning departments also have the responsibility to protect and conserve our recreational areas and wildlife habitats.
Its worth baring in mind at this point that your architect will have knowledge of all these roles and will be able to guide you as you consider applying for permissions
So How Do I Get Planning Permission?
The rules for planning are quite complicated but some smaller proposals are classes as permitted developments and as such no planning permission is required.
You might not need planning permission at all…
This is where your architect becomes worth their weight in gold as they will have an established relationship with the local planning office and a top notch understanding of what your local council will class as a permitted development.
If planning permission is required you need to let your neighbours know. They have the right to comment or object within 14 days of the local council receiving your application. Sometimes the application requires to be published in the local paper. Again your architect will be able to advise you on what to expect.
The local councils generally try to take no longer than 8 weeks in reviewing your application and in 80% of the cases they achieve this time scale.
There are three outcomes that can befall your application:
As more people become interested in sustainable building methods planning control helps to encourage this green architecture.
Planning also have a role in supporting the use of older development sites, derelict and empty land. We have all probably heard of somewhere being regenerated and urban redevelopment is popular. However our historic buildings need to be protected and the planning department have to take this into consideration as well.
While all this building and regeneration is going on planning departments also have the responsibility to protect and conserve our recreational areas and wildlife habitats.
Its worth baring in mind at this point that your architect will have knowledge of all these roles and will be able to guide you as you consider applying for permissions
So How Do I Get Planning Permission?
The rules for planning are quite complicated but some smaller proposals are classes as permitted developments and as such no planning permission is required.
You might not need planning permission at all…
This is where your architect becomes worth their weight in gold as they will have an established relationship with the local planning office and a top notch understanding of what your local council will class as a permitted development.
If planning permission is required you need to let your neighbours know. They have the right to comment or object within 14 days of the local council receiving your application. Sometimes the application requires to be published in the local paper. Again your architect will be able to advise you on what to expect.
The local councils generally try to take no longer than 8 weeks in reviewing your application and in 80% of the cases they achieve this time scale.
There are three outcomes that can befall your application:
- permission granted without conditions
- permission granted with conditions
- no permission granted
Your architect will usually have forewarned you of a possible outcome and can, if required, appeal to the local planning office on your behalf.
So while applying for planning permission to build your dream home, extend your current home or to revamp commercial premises can feel like torture there are good reasons for all the hoops that need to be jumped through. Find a good architect who knows how to lower the hoops and your project can go smoothly.
For more information or assistance with your planning queries please contact us on 01698 422358
So while applying for planning permission to build your dream home, extend your current home or to revamp commercial premises can feel like torture there are good reasons for all the hoops that need to be jumped through. Find a good architect who knows how to lower the hoops and your project can go smoothly.
For more information or assistance with your planning queries please contact us on 01698 422358
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