Planning Permission and Building Regulation Flashcards
In what search will planning permissions granted or rejected be shown in?
Local Search (LLC1 & CON29)
What is the limitation of the Local Search (LLC1 and CON29) re planning permission?
Only show planning permissions granted / rejected NOT pending
What 3 questions re planning permission should the buyer’s solicitor check for a buyer looking to undertake ‘Development’?
(1) Is there an existing planning permission?
(2) Are there any CONDITIONS ATTACHED pose a problem for the buyer?
(3) EXISTING BREACHES of planning permission (where action taken against buyer post-completion)?
What is the GENERAL RULE about when planning permission is required for ‘Development’?
Development requires planning permission
What is ‘Development’? List 2 key features.
(1) Building
(2) Material change of use
What are the 3 exceptions to what is considered ‘Development’ (i.e. planning permission NOT required)?
(1) INTERIOR work
(2) NOT materially affect exterior of building
(3) Change of use within the same class
What class in planning law are residential homes and hotels?
C
What class in planning law are general industrial premises and storage / distribution?
B
What class in planning law are schools, community centres and places of worship?
F
What class in planning law are businesses (including restaurants)?
E
What are 3 examples of ‘sui generis’ properties that will ALWAYS require planning permission?
(1) Pubs
(2) Nightclubs
(3) Hot food takeaways
If work is constituted a ‘Development’, will planning permission be required and what is the exception to this?
Planning permission required UNLESS work is a ‘Permitted Development’ (GPDO)
(1) What is the effect of a Development being a ‘Permitted Development’ (GPDO)?
(2) What are the 3 exceptions to this?
Planning permission will be automatically granted UNLESS:
(a) Article 4 Direction
(b) Listed Building
(c) Conservation Area
What pre-contract search will show if there is an Article 4 Direction, Listed Building or Conservation Area?
Local Search (LLC1)
What are the 4 main remedies for breaches ./ failure to obtain planning permission available to the Local Authority?
(1) Enforcement Notice
(2) Stop Notice
(3) Breach of Condition Notice
(4) Injunction (most extreme cases ONLY)