Conservation areas may be designated for places of ‘special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance’. They recognise the value of the wider area within which...
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Please refer to the information on the Planning Portal pages Introduction to appeals for the latest guidance if you are the applicant and wish to make an appeal against a planning decision. IMPORTANT– on 18/06/2019 the Planning Inspectorate...
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If you have not applied for planning permission where required or have breached the conditions of your planning permission or associated agreement, the Council has the power to take enforcement action to secure compliance. The Council must...
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Most types of application are advertised by means of a notice placed on or adjacent to the site and, in general, this meets legal obligations. On occasion, notification letters are sent by post to immediate neighbouring properties. We do not...
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You can carry out certain changes without planning permission using permitted development rights. You can get the latest general advice from the Planning Portal or by clicking the logo above. Rules allowing larger single-storey rear extensions to...
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