Is it possible to extend planning permission ?

wytco0

I have full planning permission to build a house in South Norfolk, the permission lapses next April.

Although I hope to be able to start work by then it may not be possible.

So I am looking at options and I have a few questions:

1) Is there any way of getting the period of my planning permission extended?
2) What constitutes start of works as far as planning permissions is concerned?
3) What do I have to do if the permission lapses? do I have to go through the full process again?

Thanks.

becs

You will have to check with your local planning authority. Some authorities will let you extend others won't. The same with commencement of works, this will vary depending on what it is you're building, again your local authority will tell you exactly what they would expect to see as commencement of works.
If they will not let you extend the application you will need to resubmit the application as a new one.

planning_officer

You can apply to renew the permission (at any local authority - this is national legislation). Make sure you submit the application before the old one expires and unless there have been any significant changes to the site circumstances or planning policy, it is unlikely to be refused. It is basically resubmitting the application and will be charged at the current fee (£335 for a new house) and some authorities require the plans to be resubmitted again, and some don't.

Alternatively, start the foundations - excavate them and start laying them, and that will count as implementing the permission.

If the permission lapses, yes you have to go through the same procedure again (plans, £335 etc) but again, unless there have been any changes to planning policy, it is still likely to be granted again.

googler

As they said; most if not all local councils will, on payt of the approp fee, extend the limit time on your app.

Speak to the Duty Planning Officer at the council's planning office to see what you need to do and how much you pay. They may require another copy of the plans, maybe not.

Only you can judge whether it'll be cost effective to either () resubmit, or () start work partially.

chickmug

planning_officer wrote: »

Alternatively, start the foundations - excavate them and start laying them, and that will count as implementing the permission.

All excellent advice and this we used to do, all the time, when we were into new build.

hamblettamaud

yes, i have been told by planning that as soon as foundations are laid then you can take as long as you want to complete building - permission never lapses - but you must lay the foundations within the five years getting your green light letter.

planning_officer

hamblettamaud wrote: »

yes, i have been told by planning that as soon as foundations are laid then you can take as long as you want to complete building - permission never lapses - but you must lay the foundations within the five years getting your green light letter.

Three years now!

olias

Planning officer, could you advise me what counts as implementing planning permission with a conversion (barn) where no foundations are required as structure is already existing? Thanks.

Olias

planning_officer

olias wrote: »

Planning officer, could you advise me what counts as implementing planning permission with a conversion (barn) where no foundations are required as structure is already existing? Thanks.

Olias

Sorry for incredibly late response, have just noticed your question!

Basically, it's a matter of fact and degree in all cases - so as long as you do some building works then it will probably count as implementing the permission. It also depends on what is involved with your conversion - replacement walls, new roof, etc - as long as something reasonably substantial is started within the time limit of the planning permission, it will count as implementing it.

Just to update the advice I gave above too, it is now possible to apply to entend the time limit to implement a planning permission (again, this is national legislation).