Interpreting planning law correctly is a minefield; getting it wrong can cost both time and money.
Planning permission
Since 1 October 2008, changes to the planning system mean than certain proposed changes to your property do not require planning permission where the effect of such developments on neighbours or the surrounding environment is likely to be small. To find out whether your project would be considered as “permitted development” you can either review the guidance on the government’s planning portal www.planningportal.gov.uk, or you can contact us and we can advise you.
If your development is subject to planning permission, you can complete this online through the Planning Portal or you can appoint Wright Hassall to complete the process on your behalf. With our experience of completing planning applications for clients across the UK, you can be confident that your application will be dealt with efficiently and effectively, putting your development in the best possible light.
Building regulations
If your development is not subject to planning permission, you will need to secure Building Regulations approval. Building Regulations is separate from planning permission and are designed to ensure the health and safety of people in or near to a building.
Planning appeals
If permission is refused, and you believe that this decision is unfair, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate as long as the grounds for your appeal are “clear, precise and comprehensive”. With a lot of financial and emotional resources invested in your proposed permission, it can often be difficult to deal with a planning appeal objectively. We can do that on your behalf, identifying grounds for the appeal and working with you to challenge the result in the best way possible.
For a no-obligation chat about how we can support you with your planning, please contact Pritpal Singh-Swarn.
