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2 weeks ago

How Long Does Planning Permission Last

How Long Does Planning Permission Last Summary Planning permission normally lasts three years, but it only survives if development is

3 weeks ago

What is Retrospective Planning Permission

What is Retrospective Planning Permission Summary Retrospective planning permission is when you apply for planning approval after building works or

3 weeks ago

What is outline Planning Permission

What is outline Planning Permission SummaryOutline planning permission confirms whether development is acceptable in principle without approving the detailed design.

3 weeks ago

Planning Permission vs Permitted Development

Planning Permission vs Permitted Development Summary Planning permission and permitted development are not interchangeable shortcuts. Planning permission resolves uncertainty before

3 weeks ago

Permitted Development Rules

Permitted Development Rules Summary Permitted Development (PD) allows certain types of work to be carried out without planning permission, but

3 weeks ago

Do I Need Planning Permission?

Do I Need Planning Permission? Summary We have seen homeowners spend £50,000 on works they later had to undo because

1 month ago

What is Planning Permission?

What is Planning Permission? Summary Planning permission isn’t a formality or a guessing game. It’s a structured judgement about impact,

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