planning

Will I need Planning Permission?

It is likely that your project will require planning permission if the external appearance, or the proposed use of your premises changes in any way.

There are a number of exceptions where the development falls under 'permitted development rights'. The rules for permitted development are governed by planning legislation in the form of a statutory instrument known as the "Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008"

General guidance on it's application can be found on the 'Planning Portal', and the SI can be found on 'The National Archives' website here "Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) Order 2015".

Where your proposal requires planning permission KT:architectural can prepare drawings for submission to your local authority in support of a planning application. Depending on the nature, location and complexity of your proposal, the local authority may require additional reports, statements, surveys and assessments. KT:architectural will give you guidance as to the additional information which may be required. Some reports, such as Design & Access Statements, can be supplied as part of the service provided by KT:architectural. Other reports, such as a Bat Survey or an Ecological Impact Assessment will need to be prepared by a specialist.

Generally a householder type application for a domestic extension to your home in an urban residential area doesn't normally require many additional reports.

Where your proposal falls under permitted development, you may wish to apply for a 'Lawful Development Certificate'. This is a written statement from the local authority which declares your development as being lawful. It is not a requirement, but may be useful in the event of a future sale of the property for example. Like a planning application, an application for a lawful development certificate will require accompanying drawings in support of an application and attracts a fee payable to the local authority. KT:architectural can prepare drawings for submission to your local authority in support of an application for a lawful development certificate.

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