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[grid_16] [/grid_16] [grid_12] Listed Buildings What is a listed building? A listed building, in the United Kingdom, is a building that has been placed on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. It is a widely used status, applied to around half a million buildings in the UK. A listed building may not be demolished, extended, or altered without special permission from the local planning authority, which typically consults the relevant central government agency, particularly for ...

[grid_16] [/grid_16] [grid_12] What is a conservation area?   There are designated conservation areas thought the UK, which the local authorities assign, they comprise of areas which are normally of special architectural or historic interest, the main criteria is outlined below:   • the way roads, paths and boundaries are laid out  • characteristic building and paving materials  • the way buildings are used  • public and private spaces, such as gardens, parks and greens  • trees and ...

[grid_16] [/grid_16] [grid_12] Basements and Cellars I want to excavate/dig to create a basement level, do I need Planning permission? We know that in London the value of land p/sqm is increasing day by day, and squeezing as much floor space out of your property will result in the best gain for you. So if you can't go upwards, why not go down? Over the past year or so, we have found that this type of extension is becoming more and more common, which is why we feel that we are leading the way in terms of our planning s ...

[grid_16] [/grid_16] [grid_12] I’m building an outbuilding or annex or Shed, do I need Planning permission? Outbuildings are considered to be within permitted development criteria on most cases. And are considered to be categories with other ancillary garden buildings such as:  Shed  Greenhouse  Garage  Swimming pool  Pond  Sauna cabin  Kennel  Enclosure (including tennis court) It’s a great way of adding extra space which is separate from the rest of the house, n ...

[grid_16] [/grid_16] [grid_12] I’m demolishing my house, do I need Planning permission? Most cases require you to apply for planning permission to knock down a building, with the exception of instances where the council has issued an article 4 direction restricting the permitted development rights which apply to demolition. Damaged buildings, by fire, storm etc, are not automatically granted planning permission of the replacement structure, where demolition of any kind is being proposed, the council may request detai ...

[grid_16] [/grid_16] [grid_12] Fees associated with planning applications are dependent on the type and scale of the development. Typical Costs of Applications: Regular Residential Planning Application £172 Change of use; £385 New dwelling : £385 Permitted Development: £86 We recommend that you calculate the exact fee for your application, Click on the link below, http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/PpApplications/genpub/en/StandaloneFeeCalculator [/grid_12] [grid_4] [button text="CASE S ...

[grid_16] [/grid_16] [grid_12] If work has been completed without prior planning approval, the local authority may ask you to make a retrospective application. You can find out from the ‘Do I need planning permission’ page if the work that has been completed falls within the categories where planning permission is required, for you to access whether a retrospective application is needed or not. Although planning permission is essential many start their project early for a number of reasons and it a common occurrenc ...