Paul McAlenan – Planning

Planning

From an email correspondence or at an initial site meeting* I would be able to suggest if your proposed ideas would require planning permission or if it could be undertaken as Permitted Development.

When planning permission is required

The need for planning consent will vary depending on the site and local context. This may include whether:

• the property is in a Conservation Area
• an Article 4 Direction applies
• the property is a listed building
• the property is a flat
• there are restrictions from a previous planning permission

If the building is listed, Listed Building Consent will also be required in addition to planning permission.

In some cases, a property may also be subject to restrictive covenants. These are separate from planning control but could still affect what can be done to a property.

What I do

Following a design process or evaluation of your proposal, I can submit the relevant application to the Local Planning Authority on your behalf which would include:

• preparation of drawings
• supporting documents (such as a Design & Access or Heritage Statement) and coordination of reports from other consultants where required
• liaising with the planners and responding to their queries, throughout the determination process.

In addition to managing the design and planning process from start to finish, I can also provide a more tailored planning service, including:

• planning consultancy and advice
• retrospective applications
• post-consent amendments (non-material amendments / variation of conditions)
• written statements (design & access, heritage statements)
• drawing packages only
• planning appeals.