Permitted Development
Permitted development rights allow householders to extend and improve their homes without the need to apply for a planning application, such as small extension or conversion of a garage.
Permitted Development is a term used to describe work or improvement that is allowed without the need of a planning application. There is specific rules and criteria to follow and if the works fall outside this criteria, it may be deemed as a planning application. A Certificate of lawfulness is written confirmation from the Council that the works fall under permitted development by submission of drawings and documentation.
We would recommend a certificate of lawfulness for all household extensions incase you sell the property at a later date and require the necessary documentation to prove that the proposed works fall under permitted development.
Most small extensions do fall under permitted development but if you are unsure, feel free to get in contact however in some cases, it maybe worth a site visit.
A certificate of lawfulness application requires evidence to the council to prove the works fall under permitted development, such as drawings and the correct documentation.
A fee of £103 is required to the Council in order to process for a permitted development application and in return, you will receive a certificate of lawfulness.
The planning officer at the council will issue a Certificate of Lawfulness between 2-8 weeks. Some planning officers process a certificate of lawfulness sooner.
There are many deciding factors to determine whether a small extension falls under permitted development. Such as where the extension is proposed in relation to the existing property. For example is the extension on the front, side or rear of the property, how tall and wide will it be, is it near the neighbours boundary. There are numerous rules to ensure the extension falls under permitted development, if you are not sure, feel free to contact and see how we can help.
Many Councils work differently, Cumberland Council will show Permitted Development applications online however other council may decide not to publish applications online due to additional admin costs.
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