Local Authority Permits and Consents
Planning
Permission
If you are altering the exterior of your property, all but the most minor changes
will require Planning Permission. If you live in a flatted property or your
building is in a Conservation Area, even the smallest alteration to the exterior
may need Planning Permission. Similarly if you are changing the use of a property,
you will almost certainly require Planning Permission.
Listed Buildings Consent
If your building is listed, most alterations or extensions will require Listed
Buildings Consent. Minor internal alterations which do not affect any features
may not require it. The Local Authority Planning Department will require a drawing
so that they can formally confirm whether you should apply for permission or
not. If you do require it, an application is normally made at the same time
as any Planning Application.
Other Planning Consents
There are some other planning consents which could occasionally be required.
These would be identified at an early stage of a project.
Feu Superior's Consent
If you live in an ex-council house or in some developer built properties, you
may need Feu Superior's Consent. You will normally be required to check with
your Solicitor or Title Deeds whether it is neccessary and make any application
yourself.
Building Warrant
You require to obtain a Building Warrant from the Local Authority before carrying
out any construction. For this, you need technical drawings and specifications
prepared in a form which satisfies the Local Authority. Once submitted, the
application is assessed by the Local Authority and any questions or queries
are directed at the person making the application. Once these questions are
answered, the Building Warrant is approved
and you can prepare to start building.
Grant Bulloch Architect Ltd. can make applications for any of the Planning consents and Building Warrants on your behalf. It is not guaranteed that any of the Planning consents will be approved.
