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.
Different types of permission can be sought, including:<br />
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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);<br />
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*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;<br />
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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;
- 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.<br />
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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.

Revision as of 01:02, 31 January 2013

This is a page providing background in a specific field of expertise

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.