Do I need Planning Permission?
Contact
Planning Applications & Decisions
Tel: 01509 634771/634726
Email: development.control@charnwood.gov.uk
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.
| (A) | EXTENSION | ATTACHED to the dwelling - includes conservatories and garages etc. |
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| (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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| (C) | PORCH | - |
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| (D) | ROOF | includes additions or alterations to a roof including dormers,roof extensions, roof lights, reroofing, chimneys, flues etc. |
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| (E) | Hardstanding and walls/fencing | Drives, hardstandings, walls, fences, gates, new access, dropped kerbs, etc. |
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| (F) | Solar Panels and wind turbines | Roof or wall mounted or freestanding solar panels and wind turbines |
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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.
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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