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2 months ago

Why Do You Need Planning Permission

Why do you need planning permission Summary You need planning permission because building work does not just affect you. It

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How Much Does Planning Permission Cost

How much does planning permission cost Summary Planning fees in England are set nationally. A householder planning application costs £528,

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How to Check Planning Permission

How to Check Planning Permission Summary You can check planning permission by using your local council’s online planning register. With

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How Long Does Planning Permission Take

How Long Does Planning Permission Take Summary Most planning applications in England are meant to be decided within 8 weeks

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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

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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

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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.

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2 months 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

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2 months 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

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3 months 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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