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Do I Need Planning Permission

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Information about the requirement for planning application

Some residential property alterations and extensions do not require the submission of a planning application. This is known as 'permitted development'. 

However, depending on what you want to do, you may need planning permission. In some cases though, although it initially appears you don't need permission, you may find that your 'permitted development rights' (rights to build without permission) have been restricted or removed. This may apply if your property:

  • is a listed building
  • is within a conservation area
  • is within an area covered by an Article 4 direction
  • has planning conditions from when it was built that restricts permitted development rights.

Although you may not need planning permission, you may still need building regulations approval.

If you require a formal determination by the local planning authority as to whether permission is required, you are advised to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development. General guidance can also be found on the Planning Portal website.

Householder enquiry service

For clarification as to whether planning permission is required, you are advised to complete our householder enquiry form. We charge a fee for this service.

Prior Approval - Householder

Single Storey Rear Extensions only

Prior Notification are in force in relation to schemes for single storey rear extensions to a domestic dwelling and additional storeys on a dwelling. This allows householders to build larger single-storey rear extensions under permitted development rights or construct an additional storey, i.e. without applying for full planning permission. However prior- notification must be provide to the Local Planning Authority. 

There is a fee in connection with this process and the Householder Prior Notification Form should be completed and additional information may be asked for from the homeowner during the consideration of the proposals.

The Local Planning Authority either state that Prior Approval is not required or issue a Prior Approval Notice, both resulting that the development can go ahead or refuse to issue a Prior Approval. The homeowner can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in this instance.

If the local authority does not notify the developer of its decision within the 42-day determination period, the development may go ahead.

You may contact the Planning & Growth section with any queries you may have regarding the above process, either by writing, by email at planningandgrowth@rushcliffe.gov.uk or by telephoning 0115 981 9911.

Dropped kerbs

If you want a dropped kerb outside your property you will need to contact Notts County Council. Visit Nottinghamshire County Council dropped kerb webpage to apply. If the property is on an A, B or C road, you may also need to get planning permission from us. Contact us for more information.

 

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