Difference between revisions of "Planning Application"
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A '''planning application''' is a submission of [[Planning Application Documentation|documentation]] which is prepared by an applicant who is seeking planning permission or consent to build on land or change the use of a premises etc. The application is typically assessed by the planning department within a town or city council or municipal authority. |
A '''planning application''' is a submission of [[Planning Application Documentation|documentation]] which is prepared by an applicant who is seeking planning permission or consent to build on land or change the use of a premises etc. The application is typically assessed by the planning department within a town or city council or municipal authority. |
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| − | Different types of permission can be sought, including: |
+ | Different types of permission can be sought, including: |
| − | + | *Full planning permission: an application for permission to develop all aspects of the proposals (albeit subject to imposed conditions); |
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| − | + | *Outline permission: an application for the approval ‘in principle’ of a proposed development, where the design or layout may not be fully advanced. Full permission would need to be subsequently sought; |
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| − | + | *Retention/Retrospective permission: an application to retain development which was constructed without the benefit of planning permission. Typically viewed as ‘unauthorised development’ unless permission has been granted, a development such as this could be demolished if planning permission was to be refused. |
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Revision as of 01:02, 31 January 2013
A planning application is a submission of documentation which is prepared by an applicant who is seeking planning permission or consent to build on land or change the use of a premises etc. The application is typically assessed by the planning department within a town or city council or municipal authority. Different types of permission can be sought, including:
- Full planning permission: an application for permission to develop all aspects of the proposals (albeit subject to imposed conditions);
- Outline permission: an application for the approval ‘in principle’ of a proposed development, where the design or layout may not be fully advanced. Full permission would need to be subsequently sought;
- Retention/Retrospective permission: an application to retain development which was constructed without the benefit of planning permission. Typically viewed as ‘unauthorised development’ unless permission has been granted, a development such as this could be demolished if planning permission was to be refused.
