planning advice please

[bernhund]

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?

[bernhund]

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!

[bernhund]

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.

[bernhund]

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.