Other things to consider

Building regulations

As well as making a planning application you need to consider whether you need to make a building regulation application.

Planning conditions

You must provide as much detailed information as possible when making your application.

If information is missing we may have to add conditions as part of the approval. In some cases you will not be able to proceed until a follow-up application has been approved.  You will have to pay a fee for this follow-up application.

Some conditions are known as pre-commencement conditions and mean that you cannot start work until the information has been provided and agreed in a follow-up application. To avoid this take a look at our most common pre-commencement conditions so that you can provide the information when you make your application.

Party Wall Act

If your development involves building at or near a boundary wall you may need consent from neighbouring landowners under the Party Wall Act.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Please ensure that you are aware of your responsibilities regarding the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Where development is liable for CIL, the relevant forms must be completed and submitted at the correct stages of the process. This includes submitting any applicable Assumption of Liability and Commencement Notices, as well as claiming any eligible reliefs (such as self-build or annexe) before development begins. 

Failure to follow the correct procedures may result in the loss of reliefs and the imposition of surcharges.