How would I find out what's going to be built?

unsureme

Can anyone tell me where I would go or who to ask, about what future building is expected on a piece of empty land please?

I'm sure there is going to be both residential and commercial development but I don't know how to find out if this is definate and/or when it's going to happen.

I'm not even sure who the builder is going to be.

I've been on my local council website but can't find anything.

lynzpower

We usually get circulars through the doors with the planning permissions on? HAve you missed anything like that? You could always phone the council adn ask them

wobbley

I think you need to actually go to the local Planning Department where you can view hard copies of planning applications. I don't think you'll find the information you want online.
You can actually find out who owns land here-
http://www.landregisteronline.gov.uk/lro/servlet/TitleSearchServlet?searchType=advanced
It does cost a couple of quid but it's a good service. It allows you to download Land Registry details in a PDF file.

Ems*Honie

Isn't that the local authority search that you have done when you are buying a house? Might be worth speaking to the searches department at you local council.

unsureme

Thanks for replies. There was never any circulars sent out (to my knowledge anyway), just plenty rumours.

I found out by searching online that there has been outline planning permission granted for a large supermarket and some housing.

I don't know if planning permission is granted on a piece of land regardless of whether anyone has actually applied for it or not? Does the fact that it has planning permission mean that there is a firm application, or just that it has been designated for this purpose before anyone has applied?

I'll phone the council on Monday I think. Thanks again folks.

wobbley

There's 'Detailed' planning permission, 'Outline' planning permission and one called 'Reserved' something or other. If a proposed development is likely to affect you by proximity, visibility or inconvenience I think the Planning Dept have to write to you to inform you of the proposals. They should also imform you what you have to do to view the plans in detail and if you want to object.We recently got a letter about a neighbours extention because our garden backs onto theirs. But our next door neighbour whose garden doesn't adjoin didn't get one. So I don't know the rules of who does get notified and who doesn't.
If it's something that you may wish to object to then you really need to get 'down the council' and view the submitted plans as soon as possible.

seven-day-weekend

The piece of land may have been designated by the Council on their local plan to be used for a particular purpose, but unless any developer wants to develop the site, nothing will happen.

For example, the council may say that the land is to be used for residential purposes, but until Persimmon homes or someone similar submits and has granted a planning application, nothing will be built.

An outline permission means that the use has been approved in principal by planning permission, but until a full application has been submitted and granted nothing will happen.

If the land adjoins your property, you will be notified when any application is submitted and your comments will be invited.

Anyone has the right to object to a planning application whether they have been notified or not.

Debt_Free_Chick

unsureme wrote:

I don't know if planning permission is granted on a piece of land regardless of whether anyone has actually applied for it or not? Does the fact that it has planning permission mean that there is a firm application, or just that it has been designated for this purpose before anyone has applied?

Someone has to apply for it. Certain plans & details will have been provided in order to get the outline permission. More detailed plans and further information will be needed to get full planning permission. Another application will need to be made for full planning permission, but the applicant could be different. The land could be sold on with outline PP and the new owner would then apply for full PP.

I'll phone the council on Monday I think. Thanks again folks.

Very, many planning applications can be found online with copies of the plans and all the comments made. If you want to post the postcode, I could probably find it. If you're sensitive about that, PM me or simply look on your local authority website. The planning process is "public information" so it's all out there for you (and anyone else) to look at.

HTH

Edit: just noticed you can't find it on the council website .... what did you look for?

wobbley

Debt_Free_Chick wrote:

Very, many planning applications can be found online with copies of the plans and all the comments made.

I take back what I posted above. I didnt know that.

Thats a great help to me - thanks