How long do you have to build after planning permission?

By law, any planning permission granted expires after a certain period. Generally, unless your permission says otherwise, you have three years from the date it’s granted to begin the development. If you haven’t started work by then, you will probably need to reapply.

Is there a time limit on planning permission?

Most planning applications are decided within eight weeks, unless they are unusually large or complex, in which case the time limit is extended to 13 weeks. The authority should be able to give you an idea about the likely timetable.

How do I stop planning permission expiring?

In order to stop planning lapsing on a site with full planning you can either; Submit a Planning Renewal application – whereby you re-submit the original planning application, at one-quarter of the original fee price.

Is there a time limit on building an extension?

extension. They no longer have the time limit to finish the build. It also means that councils can restart excepting new applications for this kind of householder development.

What is the 10 year planning rule?

‘THE 10 YEAR RULE’ applies to a Change of Use to land and buildings which must have existed in excess of 10 years before it can be protected from enforcement action. Therefore you may have a perfectly adequate building but no lawful use for it.

Do you need planning permission after 10 years?

If you want to be certain that the existing use of a building is lawful for planning purposes, or that your proposed development does not require planning permission, you can apply for a Lawful Development Certificate. … a condition or limitation on planning permission has not been complied with for more than 10 years.

Can you speed up planning permission?

Answer: Councils are supposed to determine all non-major planning applications within eight weeks, but to speed this process up further, the Government is considering a proposal to allow applications to be processed by an “approved provider”, which might mean the job can get done more quickly.

Does planning permission increase house value?

Does planning permission add value? Short answer: yes. Adding planning permission to your home will typically increase its market worth.

Can you do your own drawings for planning permission?

You can do your own plans. They don’t have to be too fancy for something like a garage, but they do need to have all the important information on them. (Address, name, dimensions, materials etc.) Good idea to look at plans already approved as posted above, I didn’t realise you could do this.

What can be built without planning permission?

You can build a garage or outbuilding on your property without planning permission as long as it’s of a reasonable size – no higher than 4 metres. Do bear in mind though that outbuildings cannot take up more than half of the land around the original property.

Do you need Neighbours permission for extension?

In summary, your neighbour can have no influence on the development with regards to planning permission, as planning permission is not required. The exception to this would be if you are planning to take advantage of the Larger Home Extension Scheme under permitted development, which has its own particular process.

Do you have to notify Neighbours permission for extension?

If you are making a larger householder extension application, you are required to notify your neighbours and will need to confirm you have done so on the application. For other applications, we recommend you discuss even the simplest household proposals with your neighbours.

How much does it cost to get an architect to design an extension?

Most architects will charge by a percentage of the total cost of the building works. This ranges between 5 – 12% on average. Architect fees for larger, more complex house extensions are usually charged at 10% of the final cost.

What is the 45 degree rule?

The 45-degree rule is a common guideline used by local planning authorities to determine the impact from a housing development proposal on sunlight and daylight to the neighbouring properties. If you’re thinking of a home extension or a change to your home, and need some advice, get in touch!

Is building without planning permission illegal?

If you build without planning permission, you may not be breaking any rules. However, if there is a planning breach, you may have to submit a retrospective application or even appeal against an enforcement notice.

What is the 7 year planning rule?

The so called “7 Year Rule” derives from Section 157(4) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 which says that the local authority may not serve an enforcement notice or take proceedings for an unauthorised development after 7 years have commenced since the unauthorised development commenced.