Do I need Planning Permission?

On the 1st October 2008 new legislation came into force

This changed the circumstances under which planning permission may not be required for certain types of development.

We have developed a set of self assessment forms for you to assess whether you require planning permission for your development.

Note: The "Word" versions can be completed on screen then printed or returned electronically to development.control@charnwood.gov.uk to enable us to record the self assessment details.

(A) EXTENSION ATTACHED to the dwelling - includes conservatories and garages etc.
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Word Document Domestic self assessment - extensions (Word Document 155.5 Kb.)

PDF Document Domestic self assessment - extensions (PDF Document 69.2 Kb.)
(B) OUTBUILDINGS Includes sheds, greenhouses and garages as well as other ancillary garden buildings such as swimming pools, ponds, sauna cabins, kennels, enclosures (including tennis courts) and containers for domestic heating etc.
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Word Document Domestic self assessment - outbuildings (Word Document 146 Kb.)

PDF Document Domestic self assessment - outbuildings (PDF Document 66.27 Kb.)
(C) PORCH -
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Word Document Domestic self assessment - Porch (Word Document 113.5 Kb.)

PDF Document Domestic self assessment - Porch (PDF Document 58.14 Kb.)
(D) ROOF includes additions or alterations to a roof including dormers,roof extensions, roof lights, reroofing, chimneys, flues etc.
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Word Document Domestic self assessment - roof, chimneys etc. (Word Document 154 Kb.)

PDF Document Domestic self assessment - roof, chimneys etc. (PDF Document 68.95 Kb.)
(E) Hardstanding and walls/fencing Drives, hardstandings, walls, fences, gates, new access, dropped kerbs, etc.
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Word Document Domestic self assessment - drives, hardstandings, walls fences etc. (Word Document 153 Kb.)

PDF Document Domestic self assessment - drives, hardstandings, walls fences etc. (PDF Document 89.97 Kb.)
(F) Solar Panels and wind turbines Roof or wall mounted or freestanding solar panels and wind turbines
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Word Document Domestic self assessment - Solar Panels & Wind Turbines (Word Document 168.5 Kb.)

PDF Document Domestic self assessment - Solar Panels & Wind Turbines (PDF Document 91.37 Kb.)

If you require a formal decision as to whether a use or development, proposed or existing is lawful then you should submit an application for a certificate of Lawful Development. (fee £75.00) Further guidance is available Lawful Development Certificates - A User's Guide from Communities and Local Government and an application can be submitted on-line through the Planning Portal (click on the logo below). downloadable forms are also available to complete.

www.planningportal.gov.uk

The Planning Portal is also a useful information resource on whether or not you need permission.

If you find you need to submit an application this can be submitted on-line through the Planning Portal.

You may also require Building Regulations Consent for the works you are proposing please refer to our Building Work Self Assessment forms for further guidance

Problems can occur if you do any work without permission when it is required, so please ensure you answer the questions on the self assessment correctly.

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