After the decision
How will I get to know of the decision?
We will grant or refuse planning permission by sending you a letter notifying you of our decision.
When can I start my development?
Generally, unless your permission says otherwise, you can begin the development at any time within five years of the granting of planning permission. If you have not started work by then, you will probably need to reapply.
If the permission is subject to conditions, for example, requiring you to submit for approval details of a specified aspect of the development which was not fully described in the application, these must be dealt with before the development can begin.
What if 'outline' permisssion has been granted?
If outline permission has been granted, you will need to submit a further application for approval of anything that was not covered by the outline application (known as "reserved matters") before starting work. This must be done within 3 years of the grant of outline permission.
Will I need any other approvals?
You may need to get other approvals such as listed building or conservation area consent before you can start work.
Will there be conditions attached to my planning permission?
As an alternative to outright refusal, we may grant permission subject to conditions, for example, restricting what you can do on the premises, or requiring you to get specific approval for aspects of the development, such as the materials to be used, before you can proceed. We will give you reasons for the conditions.
What if I don't accept the conditions?
If you are not prepared to accept the conditions you can either discuss the position with the planning officer, who may be able to suggest ways of overcoming our objections, or you can appeal against the condition(s) that you do not agree with.
Who can use the planning permission?
Planning permission runs with the land. Therefore, the question of who is to carry out development for which permission has been granted, or subsequently occupies the premises, is not normally relevant. This means that land or buildings can usually be sold or let with the benefit of planning permission.
Occasionally, however, planning conditions may limit the use or occupation of land or premises to a named person or company. If you wish to sell or let a building or land which is subject to such a conditional permission you will need to apply to us to remove or vary the condition.
