We are often asked, ‘Do I need planning permission?’

Permitted development rights are a national grant of planning permission which allow certain building works and changes of use to be carried out without having to make a planning application

The Government’s continuous reform of the planning system and legislation has resulted in more development being ‘permitted development’ and therefore not requiring planning permission from the Council. 

However, many of these permitted development rights are subject to the Council’s ‘prior approval’ which is meant to be a light-touch assessment on a limited number of planning issues.

The legislation is complex but Janet, Diccon and Matt can advise on different types of permitted development and the process of prior approval, or establishing from the Council that planning permission is not required for certain development.

As a planning consultancy specialising in the rural planning issues, Brimble Lea has a particular interest in the permitted development rights available for the change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellings (Class Q) and other uses. 

If you need advice about permitted development, applying for prior approval or to seek confirmation that planning permission is not required, please contact us.

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