There are four main types of application for planning permission:

• Full Application.
• Householder Application.
• Outline Application.
• Reserved Matters Application.

  What factors affect planning permission?

  There are several factors which may affect the type of planning application you need to submit and the outcome of your planning application.

  • Local planning policies.
  • Nature, wildlife and biodiversity.
  • Bats.
  • Building regulations.
  • Design.
  • Design and access statement.
  • Sustainability.
  • Environmental Health.

  What is over development in planning terms?

  An amount of development (for example, the quantity of buildings or intensity of use) that is excessive in terms of demands on infrastructure and services, or impact on local amenity and character.

  What is considered overbearing in planning?

  A term used to describe the impact of a development or building on its surroundings, particularly a neighbouring property, in terms of its scale, massing and general dominating effect.

  How do you know if you will get planning permission?

  Checking planning permission before buying is something you can do. You can check on the local council’s website to see if the property you want to buy has any planning permission for further developments or planning permission for some of the structural features of the house.

  How can I increase my chances of planning permission?

  Five powerful tips for getting planning permission

  1. 1) Create quality designs. Design is the most important aspect of the planning permission process.
  2. 2) Research relevant planning policies.
  3. 3) Build a relationship with your planning officer.
  4. 4) Contact all relevant parties.
  5. 5) Hire a skilled professional.

  On what grounds can planning be rejected?

  Planning permission can be denied if your build is guilty of these offenses: Your build overshadows a neighbour, causing loss of light. Your build overlooks other homes, causing loss of privacy. Your builds appearance is out of character with the existing property.

  What is visual amenity planning?

  The term ‘visual amenity’ refers to the views and surroundings that create the backdrop to an area. A Residential Visual Amenity Assessment (RVAA) assesses the potential visual impact of a development on the residential amenity of property.

  What happens after planning permission is granted?

  Once the design has been approved by the council (under Planning or Permitted Development rights) there are broadly two routes forward. Detailed design decisions will be down to you and your builder. The builder will arrange for building control approval and a structural engineer to be appointed.

  How close can someone build to your boundary?

  Single story extensions to the side of your property to be no more than four meters in height and no wider than half the original size of the property. For those building a double extension on their property, you cannot go closer than seven meters to the boundary.

  How many objections do you need to stop a planning application?

  However, generally speaking 5 – 10 good objections are often enough to get an application ‘called in’ to a committee meeting for councillors to decide (although this does differ between local authorities). Otherwise a case officer (with management supervision) may make a decision under ‘delegated powers’.

  What are the chances of winning a planning appeal?

  On average only about one appeal in three is successful, according to the Planning Inspectorate’s records. This rate has remained broadly constant over many years. Appellants should be confident at the time they make their appeal that they are able to make their full case.