Top 10 tips on how to speed up your planning application
- Check what you need to submit.
- Have a pre-application meeting.
- Get surveys done in time.
- Consult the public prior to submission.
- Check your application has been validated.
- Speak to the case officer.
- Chase up statutory consultation responses.
Can you fast track a planning application?
Planning application fast track service
As certificates of lawfulness proposed do not have a statutory consultation period this service guarantees you a decision notice in writing within a maximum of 10 working days from receipt of a valid application.
What if planning permission takes too long?
You can also appeal if the local authority does not issue a decision within eight weeks (known as non-determination), unless you have agreed in writing to an extension of that period. If you appeal, your application will be out of the authority’s hands.
How long does it take for a planning application to be approved?
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.
What is Fast Track planning?
The fast track planning process should allow for a decision to be made within a period of 25 weeks. This includes a 16 week period when a planning application is with the Board for determination.
Can planning permission be quicker than 8 weeks?
When Will I Get a Decision for My Planning Application? Household and minor planning applications are meant to be decided within 8 weeks. Large or controversial developments are meant to be decided within 13 weeks. If an application is subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, it is meant to be within 16 weeks.
Can planning permission take less than 8 weeks?
Guide contents. Planning decisions on householder and other minor applications are usually completed within 8 weeks. Major applications may take 13 weeks to decide or longer (these may benefit from a formal planning performance agreement with the applicant).
Can you start building while waiting for planning permission?
Not all building projects require planning permission. However, if you build something that would ordinarily require consent, but you did not apply for permission before work began, you will need to make a retrospective application.
Can Neighbours block planning?
Planning permission can be refused if your neighbour’s extension is deemed to cause an adverse impact on your home. They may also be asked to amend their design to remove any harmful effect on your property. There are specific ‘rules of thumb’ that would be an indicator of risk if your neighbours’ proposal fails.
Can you chase planning permission?
If you have a planning consultant acting as your agent, they can chase the planning officers and hold them accountable to the deadline. Your application could take up to 8, or up to 13 weeks.
How long does a planning appeal take 2022?
The median time for planning appeals decided by inquiry under the Rosewell Process over the 12 months to February 2022 is 32 weeks. This is quicker than other types of casework decided by inquiry.
How long does it take for council to approve House plans?
Once a plan is submitted it should be approved in a month to six weeks. You might need to also get PHRAG (Provincial Heritage Authority Gauteng Approval before submitting plans.
How long should a planning decision take?
The planning guarantee is the government’s policy that no application should spend more than a year with decision-makers, including any appeal. In practice this means that planning applications should be decided in no more than 26 weeks, allowing a similar period for any appeal.
How do I get around planning permission?
23 Projects You Can Do Without Planning Permission
- Interior renovations.
- Single-storey extensions.
- Build a conservatory without planning permission.
- Erect a multi-storey extensions.
- Repair, replace or add windows.
- Loft conversion.
- Replace roof.
- Install rooflights.
Can you extend upwards without planning permission?
Building an additional storey on to your house is considered to be permitted development (not requiring planning permission) subject to the following limits and conditions, and an application for the Local Authority’s prior approval.
What is an example of a fast track?
The fast track to a particular goal, especially in politics or in your career, is the quickest route to achieving it. Many saw independence as the fast track to democracy. To fast track something means to make it happen or progress faster or earlier than normal. A court case had been fast tracked to Wednesday.
What is the 28 day planning rule?
THE 28 DAY RULE FOR USING LAND OR BUILDINGS FOR AN ALTERNATIVE USE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR FORMAL PLANNING CONSENT. This is not strictly permitted development that can be utilised by most ordinary home owners but it is an interesting concept worthy of discussion.
How can I improve my chances of planning permission?
How to improve your chances of a successful planning application
- Get pre-application advice from your local council.
- Talk to your neighbours (party wall)
- Look for precedent in your area.
- Hire an architect.
- Listen to your planning officer.
- Be patient.
How big can you go without planning permission?
1. Under the relaxed rules, you can extend up to eight metres for detached houses and six metres for all other houses. Please note that for these larger extensions (beyond four and three metres respectively) you will need to give notification under the Neighbour Consultation Scheme.
What is the 56 day planning rule?
The LPA then has 56 days following the date on which they receive the application to decide if prior approval is required and, if it is, whether approval is given or refused. Weekends, public holidays and delays in registering applications have no effect on the time limit.
What reasons can planning permission be refused?
The more common reasons for refusal are: Your project would overshadow a neighbour, causing them loss of light. Your building or structure overlooks other homes, causing loss of privacy. The appearance would be out of character with the existing property.