Do I need planning permission?
Planning permission is usually required before commencing any building, engineering, or mining operations, or making a material change in the use of buildings or land. This process is known as development.
To obtain planning permission, a planning application must be submitted to your Local Planning Authority for determination. Some forms of development do not require planning permission and can be acceptable under permitted development, although a Lawful Development Certificate would usually be prudent.
There are many different types of planning applications including most commonly: householder, full planning, outline planning and reserved matters.
What is a householder planning application?
A householder planning application is a type of planning permission application specific to alterations, extensions, or improvements to a single residential property. This type of application is intended for homeowners who wish to make changes to their home or its immediate surroundings. Householder planning applications cover common domestic projects such as:
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Extensions (e.g., adding a two-storey extension or an single storey extension)
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Loft conversions
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Garage conversions
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Erection of outbuildings (e.g., sheds or garages within the garden)
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Residential Annexe
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Alterations to the roof
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Installation of solar panels
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Changes to the external appearance (e.g., new windows, doors, or cladding)
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Creation of driveways or other hard standings
A householder planning application ensures that changes to residential properties are in keeping with local planning policies and do not negatively impact the surrounding area or neighbors.
What are the possibilities and benefits when carrying out a single storey extension?
Single-storey extensions provide a versatile way to expand your home without the complexities of multi-level construction. Here are some common uses and design ideas:
What is a full planning application?
Full planning permission is an official approval granted by a local planning authority, allowing a proposed development project to proceed. This type of permission is detailed and specific, covering all aspects of the proposed development. Once full planning permission is granted, the developer can proceed with the project as long as they adhere to the approved plans and any conditions set out in the permission.
The details included in a full planning application include but not limited to access, parking, layout, elevations and drainage. They are ideal when the principle of development is unlikely to be contested. This thorough upfront work generally makes the project more cost-effective in the long run and prevents the need for any subsequent planning applications. However, if significant changes are needed later, a new application or amendment to the existing permission may be required.
What are the possibilities and benefits when carrying out a single storey extension?
Single-storey extensions provide a versatile way to expand your home without the complexities of multi-level construction. Here are some common uses and design ideas:
What are the possibilities and benefits when carrying out a single storey extension?
Single-storey extensions provide a versatile way to expand your home without the complexities of multi-level construction. Here are some common uses and design ideas:
What is an outline planning application?
Outline planning permission is less detailed than full planning permission. By applying for it, you are asking the local planning authority to approve the principle of the development, while the specifics, known as "reserved matters," are deferred until later. If your application is successful, you typically have three years to seek approval for the details ("reserved matters").
There are many significant details you can leave unspecified in an outline planning application, these include: access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale. There are however risks involved with not providing information and this needs to be assessed.
Outline planning permission can provide a developer with a degree of certainty that their development project is likely to go ahead before they commit resources to it.
What are the possibilities and benefits when carrying out a single storey extension?
Single-storey extensions provide a versatile way to expand your home without the complexities of multi-level construction. Here are some common uses and design ideas:
What is a reserved matters application?
A reserved matters planning application is a follow-up application that provides detailed information on specific aspects of a development that were not included in an outline planning permission. Outline planning permission is typically granted to establish the principle of development on a site, without requiring detailed plans. Reserved matters applications fill in the details that were reserved for later consideration. Reserved matters typically include details such as:
Layout: The arrangement of buildings, routes, and open spaces within the development site.
Scale: The height, width, and length of each building proposed within the development.
Appearance: The design, materials, and architectural detailing of the proposed buildings.
Access: The accessibility of the site, including vehicular and pedestrian routes, and how these integrate with existing networks.
Landscaping: The treatment of private and public spaces, including hard and soft landscaping details like planting schemes, boundary treatments, and surface materials.
A reserved matters planning application is a crucial step in the planning process that provides the detailed design and specification for a development that has already received outline planning permission. This allows the local planning authority to ensure that the detailed proposals meet all necessary standards and conditions before construction begins.
What do I need to submit with my planning application?
Planning applications require a number of different technical documents and coordination between them. Understanding what technical information is required to support your planning application is essential to its success. This requires a thorough assessment of the site and proposal against the local authorities and national validation list.
Planning applications should be thoroughly examined against all relevant local and national policies plus other relevant material considerations to ensure the scheme is compliant. This assessment is usually undertaken in a Planning Statement.
Conclusion
Single-storey extensions offer a fantastic opportunity to enhance your home’s living space and value. By understanding the planning and building regulations in the UK, you can navigate the process smoothly and create a functional, beautiful addition to your home. Whether you’re looking to expand your kitchen, add a new bedroom, or create a sunlit retreat, a single-storey extension can transform your living experience.
How can we help?
At G2, you can get the advice you need to simplify and expedite the process, whether you require householder planning permission, outline planning permission, reserved matters or a full planning application. We can advise on, prepare, submit, and manage all types of planning applications. Our expertise ensures a robust submission with the correct information, increasing your chances of success.
With our expertise and experience, we can prepare robust planning statements, liaise with necessary technical consultants, understand application requirements, and ensure accurate information is submitted. Additionally, we have a network of contacts who can provide the technical information needed for your project.
Steps to planning your extension:
Initial Consultation: Discuss your ideas with a proffesional to understand feasibility, costs, and design options.
Design and Planning: Your proffesional will advise you as to whether your extension falls under permitted development or requires planning permission, you can then work together to develop detailed plans to submit to the council.
Building Regulations Approval: Following gaining consents from the council, it is advisable to have some detailed construction drawings produced, demonstrating compliance with Parts A-S of the UK building regulations. These will then be submitted to building control.
Party Wall Agreement: If necessary, obtain agreements from neighbour’s affected by the extension.
Construction: Following building control approval, hire a reputable builder and commence construction, ensuring all work is inspected and certified as per building regulations.
Completion: Once construction is finished, obtain a completion certificate from building control, confirming that the extension meets all regulatory requirements.
What do I need to submit with my planning application?
Planning applications require a number of different technical documents and coordination between them. Understanding what technical information is required to support your planning application is essential to its success. This requires a thorough assessment of the site and proposal against the local authorities and national validation list.
Planning applications should be thoroughly examined against all relevant local and national policies plus other relevant material considerations to ensure the scheme is compliant. This assessment is usually undertaken in a Planning Statement.
What do I need to submit with my planning application?
Planning applications require a number of different technical documents and coordination between them. Understanding what technical information is required to support your planning application is essential to its success. This requires a thorough assessment of the site and proposal against the local authorities and national validation list.
Planning applications should be thoroughly examined against all relevant local and national policies plus other relevant material considerations to ensure the scheme is compliant. This assessment is usually undertaken in a Planning Statement.
How can we help?
At G2, you can get the advice you need to simplify and expedite the process, whether you require householder planning permission, outline planning permission, reserved matters or a full planning application. We can advise on, prepare, submit, and manage all types of planning applications. Our expertise ensures a robust submission with the correct information, increasing your chances of success.
With our expertise and experience, we can prepare robust planning statements, liaise with necessary technical consultants, understand application requirements, and ensure accurate information is submitted. Additionally, we have a network of contacts who can provide the technical information needed for your project.
How can we help?
At G2, you can get the advice you need to simplify and expedite the process, whether you require householder planning permission, outline planning permission, reserved matters or a full planning application. We can advise on, prepare, submit, and manage all types of planning applications. Our expertise ensures a robust submission with the correct information, increasing your chances of success.
With our expertise and experience, we can prepare robust planning statements, liaise with necessary technical consultants, understand application requirements, and ensure accurate information is submitted. Additionally, we have a network of contacts who can provide the technical information needed for your project.