Brief Guide to Planning Permission
Planning involvement inevitable?
Building Warrant applications are less formal, require no additional notification or consultation period, but work must not be undertaken until authorisation is obtained from a relevant official.
| Category of Work | Planning Permission Required? | Conservation Area* Consent? |
|---|---|---|
| Installation of alarm box | Sometimes (Listed) | No |
| Installation of Security | Sometimes (Listed) | No |
| Erection of satellite dish | Sometimes | No |
| Turn part of front garden into driveway | Yes | Sometimes* |
| Widen an existing run-in | Yes | No |
| Form patio doors from window | Yes | Sometimes* |
| Balanced flue (central heating) | Sometimes | No |
| Form new window and door | Yes | Sometimes* |
| Install Velux windows | Yes | Sometimes* |
| Install double glazing | Sometimes | Sometimes* |
| Install replacement windows | Yes | No |
| Subdivision of property | Yes | Sometimes* |
| Install freestanding shed or hut | Yes | Sometimes* |
| Demolish shed, conservatory or Outshot | Yes | Yes* |
| Replace fence like for like | No (unless listed) | No |
| Build a conservatory | Yes | Sometimes* |
| Build stairs to garden | Yes | No |
| Build an extension | Yes | No |
| Paint front door a different colour | Informal approval required | No |
NB1* The Blacket Conservation Area is controlled through an “Article 4 Direction”. This action has removed all “Permitted Development Rights” under the General Permitted Development Amendment Orders 1997. This means that all forms of “development” to the property will require Planning Consent to be sought from the Planning Authority. Conservation Area Consent is an additional category of approval confined largely to matters relating to 'demolition' or destructive action to a structure, wall or permanent feature etc.
NB2 If you live in one of the many Listed Buildings in Blacket, further consents may be required, eg for the installation of alarm boxes or security lights, so please check with the Planning Department before starting work.