The requirement to obtain planning permission for most forms of development was introduced as early as 1947. Development can involve not only physical works but also changes of use. What constitutes ‘development’ is defined  in Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act.  However, it  should be noted that works which a layperson may understand to…

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From April 2019 the council will be changing the way it delivers pre-application advice. From that date the advice will be offered on a charged-for basis to agents, developers and members of the public, whilst still offering free general advice over the telephone. Delivering a quality pre-application advice service is a key element of the…

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