Planning

Question 1

What is planning permission

Answer 1

A formal approval from a LPA before carrying out any development or change of use.

Question 2

Where is PP not required

Answer 2

Certain forms of development come under permitted development where PP is not required.

Question 3

Key legislation

Answer 3

Town and Country Planning Act 1990
NPPF
General Permitted Development Order 2015

Question 4

Application process for full planning?

Answer 4

1. Meet with client to understand their objectives
2. conduct background research to gather supporting information.
3. Prepare application
   - Design and access
   - Planning statement
   - Application form
   - Plans
   - Elevations
   - Pay the fee
4. Submit the application on the planning portal
5. Wait for the application to be validated
6. Public consultation
7. Grant or refuse application.

Question 5

Main PD rights

Answer 5

Class Q - Ag to residential
Class R - Ag to flex commercial use
Pt6 Class A - Ag Developments

Question 6

Class Q conditions

Answer 6

Building must be part of an established ag unit.

Building must have been used for agriculture for at least 10 years

Max floor space of 1 dwelling = 150m2

Cumulative number of dwellings cannot exceed 10 or 1000m2

Question 7

Class R Conditions

Answer 7

Must have been used for agriculture for at least 10 years

Cumulative floor space must not exceed 1000m2

If the floor are is over 150m2, prior approval must bee gained from the LPA

Question 8

Pt6 Class A Conditions

Answer 8

Building must not exceed 1500m2

Max height 3m if within 3Km of an airport, otherwise max height 12m

Cannot be within 25m of a classified road

If the building is to be used for housing livestock, cannot be within 400m of a protected dwelling.