Some types of development may be allowed on your property without the need to seek planning permission. This is known as permitted development.
The Planning Portal website includes an interactive house and mini guides to common projects which you can view to identify if the work you are planning is likely to be allowed under permitted development.
In certain circumstances, your property may have had its permitted development rights removed, this could be for the following reasons:
- an Article 4 Direction exists on the property - These are most commonly found in conservation areas
- a condition when permission was originally granted that restricts certain types of alterations or extensions
- the property is a commercial unit or a flat
- the property is in a conservation area or is a listed building
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 is the legislative framework which officially sets out what types of development is considered to be permitted development.
Check if you need planning permission
East Cambridgeshire District Council provides a service that can assess the work you are proposing, and we can advise you in writing whether we consider your building work requires planning permission from the council or would otherwise qualify as permitted development.
This service is charged at £75 limited to one-hour of officer time. To apply
complete a householder development advice application form online
Once your application and payment have been received, you will receive an acknowledgement letter. An Officer will aim to respond to your enquiry within 15 working days.
You may also download an application form to complete,
please email your completed form to plservices@eastcambs.gov.uk, and contact customer services on 01353 665555 to pay by debit or credit card. You will need to provide your name, agent name (if applicable), contact details, location of the development and pay the £75 fee.
Disclaimer
Please note this service is advisory only and will establish whether the local planning authority considers if its planning permission is required.
The formal way to establish whether works would be lawful is to apply for a lawful development certificate. This requires a formal application, and the onus is placed upon the applicant to provide sufficient and precise information to allow East Cambridgeshire District Council to determine the application.
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