How do I make a planning application?
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| Decide what type of application you need to make. This could be
a full or householder application but there are a few circumstances
when you may want to make an outline application - for example, if
you want to see what the council thinks of the building work you
intend to carry out before making detailed drawings (but you will
still need to submit details at a later stage). You can apply online to send the
completed application forms to our Brympton Way Office, together
with the correct fee. Each application must be accompanied by
documentation as detailed in the national and local validation
checklists. It is not necessary to make the application yourself.
If you wish, you can appoint an agent (eg; an architect, a
solicitor, or a builder) to make it for you. Anyone can make an
application, irrespective of who owns the land or buildings
concerned. However, if you are not the owner, or if you have only
part-ownership, you have to inform the owner or those who share
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How long will my application take?
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| All applications should be decided within an 8-week timescale
which is set by Government. Officers will aim to decide your
application within this period but if your application is large or
complex and/or needs to go the Area Committee then it may take
longer. For Trees in Conservation Area the decision period is 6
weeks. At the end of the 6 weeks if you have not heard from the
Planning Office you can proceed with the specified works. |
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Do I need permission for adverts/advertising?
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| The display of all signage is controlled by national
legislation. However, some types of advertisement are excluded from
control, while many others benefit from what is known as Deemed
Consent, which does not necessitate the submission of a formal
application subject to certain restrictions. More information is
available by going to www.southsomerset.gov.uk/signs |
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Do I need permission for a change of use?
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In many cases, a change of use of a building or land does not
require planning permission. Planning permission is not required
when both the present and proposed uses fall within the same
'class' as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes)
Order 1987. It is also possible to change use between some classes
without making an application. Planning Permission is normally
required where the current and proposed use are in different
classes, one or both does not fall within any class or there is a
mixture of different uses involved. Before you negotiate a lease or
buy a property, it may be advisable to consider whether you need to
obtain planning permission for your intended use and, if so, your
chances of getting it.
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Do I need permission to do works to a listed building?
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You will need to apply for Listed Building Consent if either of
the following cases apply. (1) you want to demolish a listed
building. (2) you want to alter or extend a listed building in a
manner which would affect its character as a building of special
architectural or historic interest. You may also need Listed
Building Consent for any works to separate buildings within the
grounds of a listed building. Check the position carefully with the
Planning Office - it is a criminal offence to carry out work which
needs Listed Building Consent without obtaining it beforehand.
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Do I need permission to create a drive/drop a kerb outside
my house?
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An access made onto a classified road requires planning
permission. Please note that the consent of the Highway Authority
may also be required. The provision of a hardstanding of any size
for private domestic use is permitted, as is the formation of an
access to an unclassified road. Planning Portal advice on creating a drive/drop a
kerb
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How much will my planning application cost?
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The amount payable varies according to the type of development
proposed. The revenue from fees contributes towards the cost to the
council of handling applications and the fee is not refundable
unless the application is invalid. Where the local planning
authority fails to determine your application, or where you submit
a valid application and then withdraw it at any time before it has
been determined, the fee will not be refundable. However, if the
local authority fails to determine your application, you can
appeal.
SSDC Planning
application fees sheet Use the Planning
Portal Fee and Volume Calculator
As a result of the time and resources involved in giving
pre-application advice, from the 1 May 2017 we have introduced pre-application charges based on the type of
proposal.
Additional Costs - Copying, History Cards,
Decision Notices etc.
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How long does a planning application last?
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Generally, unless your permission says otherwise, you can begin
the development at any time within three years of the granting of
planning permission. If you have not started work by then, you will
probably need to reapply. If the permission is subject to
conditions, for example, requiring you to submit for approval
details of a specified aspect of the development which was not
fully described in the application, these must be dealt with before
the development can begin. If outline permission has been granted,
you will need to submit a further application for approval of
anything that was not covered by the outline application (known as
"reserved matters") before starting work. This must be done within
two years of the grant of outline permission.
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