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Extensions: Do you need planning permission?
Providing the work meets certain rules, planning permission is not required for some common home improvement projects. These are:
* extensions (limited in size).
* porches (limited in size).
* loft conversions (if bats are present you will need to consult Natural England for advice - bats are a protected species).
Projects that meet the rules are within what's known as 'permitted development'. But if you get it wrong, correcting a mistake can be expensive. This new visual guidance for homeowners makes this kind of error less likely. To view the guides click on the type of work you are looking to do. However, if the building is listed or is in a conservation area (or other designated area) you should consult with your local planning authority first.
For more information regarding planning the Planning Portal Website and Direct Gov Website accessed from these links will offer more comprehensive information. If you are planning to carry out 'Building Work' as defined in Regulation 3 of the Building Regulations, then it must comply with the Building Regulations which are seperate to planning applications.
Planning Application Library
Listed below are the planning applications to be considered by the Parish Council according to the month in which they are to be presented by the planning sub-committee. If you would like to find out more about any of the applications listed or discuss any aspect of the planning process, please e-mail the clerk to council at wcpcclerk@aol.com
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