The system of Lawful Development Certificates enables an applicant to apply to their Local Authority for a certificate saying that a proposed use or development would be lawful, and not require planning permission. This is quite common for those wishing to undertake extensions to their property. As with all Lawful Development Certificates the onus is on the applicant to demonstrate their case,...
Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy offers advice at all stages of the planning process, from initial site appraisals, feasibility assessments and pre-application discussions, through to submission of applications, negotiation of amendments and discharge of planning conditions. We can also advise and assist in appeals, be they against the refusal of planning permission, the imposition of an unacceptable condition, or against an...
Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy provides timely, professional advice and assistance to local residents, landowners and businesses when it comes to submitting planning applications. We can advise you about the process and the role of the Local Authority, as well as undertaking pre-application discussions and lodging the application itself. The Consultancy also provides high quality Planning Statements and Design and Access Statements...
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The Planning Appeals process exists to enable applicants who are displeased with a Local Authority's decision to secure an independant opinion from a Planning Inspector. This could follow the refusal of planning permission or the issuing of an Enforcement Notice. When an appeal is lodged with the Planning Inspectorate there are three options available: Written Representations, Hearing or a Public Inquiry. ...
Within the Green Belt and other rural areas, new residential development is often resisted by Local Authorities who are keen to safeguard the character and appearance of these areas. One exception however are agricultural workers dwellings which are regarded as an appropriate form of development provided a number of criteria are met, including amongst others functional need and financial...
A Listed Building is one which has a special architectural and historic interest. Giving a building Listed Status ensures that it is subsequently given consideration by the planning system so that care is taken in the future to safeguard its special character. As a general rule the older a building is the more likely it is to be Listed. There...
The planning application process, including both pre and post application matters, can be a confusing time if you have no previous experience. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy offers guidance and assistance to help you achieve the best from the process and deliver high quality developments. Following initial site appraisals it is often advisable to undertake pre-application discussions with the Local...
It is a common misconception that Planning Permission and Building Regulations approval are one and the same thing. However they are not. Planning permission is concerned with the impact of new development on the character and appearance of its surroundings, impact on neighbours, and highway safety etc. The Building Regulations on the other hand are there to ensure that...
Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy not only carries out work on behalf of landowners and developers, but also on behalf of public sector clients. In recent months Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy has secured contracts with two Local Authorities, providing them with specialised planning advice. From a private sector perspective, Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy provides specialist town and country planning advice...
