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Planning Permitted Development
Certain work can be undertaken without the need for conventional planning approval, subject to compliance with strict criteria. This is known as Permitted Development. Whilst not a service as such, it does influence whether planning application(s) are required.
Domestic
Certain domestic house extensions & outbuildings can be build under Permitted Development. Note that this doesn’t apply to flats. Details of the criteria to be met can be found on the government’s Planning Portal website:
Commercial (including Commercial Residential)
Certain changes of use (including to residential), adding additional roof storeys for residential use (known as “Right-to-Rise”) and demolition are all Permitted Development.
In almost all cases it would be wise, if not a legal requirement, to formalise Permitted Development via a Lawful Development Certificate or Prior Approval application to the local planning authority, prior to undertaking work.
Compliance with Permitted Development is complicated, with many caveats & criteria to be met. For this reason we strongly advise you first consult with us (via a Needs & Options Review), or a planning consultant before undertaking such work.
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