planning advice please

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bernhund

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3,767 posts

192 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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A friend is toying with building a double garage in his front garden that would be detached from his house. He's unsure as to whether he would need plans drawn up to apply for permission or if he can apply in writing/online first. It would only be a single storey structure. Any ideas on this?

Busa mav

2,556 posts

153 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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He definitely needs drawings and a householder planning application

Timbuk2

1,953 posts

154 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Edit: Sorry I'm wrong, you do need permission if it's in front of the house!

bernhund

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192 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Busa mav said:
He definitely needs drawings and a householder planning application
Great, thank you for that. I don't think he wanted to spend money on something that may be declined, but if that's what he's got to do, then so be it!

Busa mav

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153 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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He could go into the planning office and ask to speak with a duty officer, but , most councils are cutting back on pre app advice now , unless you want to pay for it.

bernhund

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Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Busa mav said:
He could go into the planning office and ask to speak with a duty officer, but , most councils are cutting back on pre app advice now , unless you want to pay for it.
Probably worth a punt.They might just say there's no chance in that particular spot I suppose, which could save a few hundred quid I imagine.

Salterns

650 posts

117 months

Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Costs nothing to ask the planning officer, but if they say no its still not the end of the story, but it depends how badly your friend wants a garage. The next step is to get a planning consultant involved. Try and find one who used to work in the planning department.

Busa mav

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Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Salterns said:
Costs nothing to ask the planning officer,
Unfortunately that's not the case nowadays for quite a few councils, but a good agent should be able to give you sound advice.

bernhund

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Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Busa mav said:
Salterns said:
Costs nothing to ask the planning officer,
Unfortunately that's not the case nowadays for quite a few councils, but a good agent should be able to give you sound advice.
Thank you chaps. I'll tell him your thoughts on it.