We offer a standard pre-application service in addition to bespoke Planning Performance Agreements (PPA) for significant or very complex sites.
To request pre-app advice using the online form you will need to login for this service to be available
We offer a standard pre-application service in addition to bespoke Planning Performance Agreements (PPA) for significant or very complex sites.
To request pre-app advice using the online form you will need to login for this service to be available
if your proposal relates to a house then before submitting a pre-application enquiry, you are advised to look at the House Extensions Supplementary Planning Document. This provides detailed advice on what may be acceptable in usual circumstances and may avoid the need for pre-application discussions. However if, after reading it, you are still unclear then please do submit an enquiry to us as we are unable to engage in detailed discussion on amendments to a planning application once it has been submitted.
The supplementary planning document (SPD) sets outs the LPAs standards for new house extensions and ancillary works. Acceptable applications will be expected to accord with the requirements in the document in the vast majority of instances. Any decisions made on householder developments from now on will take into account the SPD in the decision making process as this is an adopted policy document.
The development management service currently carries very high workloads and there has been a significant increase in applications within the last 12 months. Whilst we may have previously sought to negotiate amendments to submitted applications on the majority of unacceptable schemes submitted this is not sustainable and is ultimately resulting in delays. It is also now unnecessary given the clarity provided with the House Extensions SPD. Therefore applicants should satisfy themselves that their applications accord with the details contained within the adopted House Extensions Supplementary Planning Document as negotiation through the application process will occur infrequently.
The approach outlined is a step towards meaningful change and service enhancement.
Revised Applications
If your application has been refused and you want to submit an alternative proposal we would advise you to look at the officer report which will explain the reasons for our refusal.
We'd also recommend that you refer to the guidance set out in our house extensions supplementary planning document.
Information on what proposals require planning permission can be found on the planning portal website.