FAQ's

Please find below a list of our most frequently asked questions. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any more.

Do I need Planning Permission?

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Is it possible to know if planning permission will be granted before a planning application is submitted?

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What types of extensions or conversions can I get planning for?

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What is Permitted Development?

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How to apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness?

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How are the Building Regulations enforced and can I appeal?

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How to calculate the internal GIA of a property?

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Temporary Permitted Changes of Use

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Retrospective Planning Applications

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How much does it cost to submit an application to the local council?

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What types of Planning Applications are there?

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How does the local planning department determine applications?

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What are the latest developments with the planning process?

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Is a Café a shop or restaurant?

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What is the difference between Planning and Building Control?

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Do I need Planning Permission or Building Regulations Consent?

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Do I need Planning permission to demolish my house?

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What is Overlooking and what is Overdevelopment?

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What is a Conservation Area?

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When do I need to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate?

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Do I need planning permission for a roof terrace?

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Can I convert my house into flats?

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What is a Land Registry compliant Lease Plan and do I need one?

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Can I appeal my planning refusal?

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Lawful Development Certificate for Existing (Established) Use

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Is planning permission required to sub-divide a building?

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Do I need planning permission to home work or run a business from home?

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4D Planning Work Sectors

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Use Classes Order & Permitted Changes of Use Summary

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What is Class A Planning Usage?

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What is Class B Planning Usage?

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What is Class C Planning Usage?

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What is Class D Planning Usage?

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What is Class E Planning Usage?

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What is Class F Planning Usage?

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What is Sui Generis Class Planning Usage?

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What is Change of Class?

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