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Permitted development vs planning permission

Not all householder development requires express planning permission; instead, it may fall under the rules of Permitted Development. In these cases, you can bypass the complications of a planning application.  Rules still do apply, however. Permitted...

NEIGHBOUR DISPUTES AND SELLING YOUR PROPERTY

Neighbour disputes can be very distressing, emotional, as well as stressful. Neighbour disputes tend to involve a wide range of issues and disputes, such as disagreeing on the positioning of a boundary, noise nuisance, a dispute over a driveway or access...

What to Do If Your Neighbour's Extension Gets Planning Permission Despite Your Objection

If your neighbour has been granted planning permission for an extension despite your objection, there are several options you can explore. Contact us on 01634 811118 for more details, or read about our neighbour dispute services . Judicial Review A...

What is a Certificate of Lawfulness?

There are certain types of development which homeowners can complete lawfully without the need for planning permission.  In simple terms, a Certificate of Lawfulness  is formal confirmation that planning permission is not required for these types...

How Far Can You Take a Planning Application?

Here's a quick summary of the possible stages of an application for planning permission. While this can be a drawn-out process, remember that failure at one stage of the planning application process doesn't always have to be the end of the story. Do...

Self-Build Planning Permission

In this blog post, we will look at 10 things you will need to consider if you are thinking about planning permission for a self-build project. Of course, there are a number of important aspects to consider in your self-build. But, with the right advice and...

Elements of Planning Law Designed to Protect Pubs

Planning legislation exists to protect pubs that are considered ACV, or 'Assets of Community Value.' ACV-listed pubs require planning permission to change their use or demolish them. What Does ACV Mean Exactly? So, we know what...

How Long Does the Planning Process Take?

Applying for planning permission may seem like a daunting task at the best of times. There is a perceived difficulty in how you should go about applying for permission to build or extend a property, but it need not necessarily be as difficult as you...

Change of Use: From Agricultural to Non-Residential

Generally, buildings for agricultural use will require planning permission if you wish to change their purpose from agricultural to residential. However, changes made in recent years have allowed more flexibility when it comes to transforming an...

Navigating Home-Based Businesses and Short-Term Rentals: A Planning Solicitor's Guide

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the trend of running businesses from home has surged. From personal trainers and online marketers on platforms like eBay and Etsy to home-based food delivery services and dog grooming, many individuals are leveraging...
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