How to Save on Planning Fees and Time when it comes to Extending your Home
March 17, 2010
The recent changes to Planning Regulations (2008) have introduced greater flexibility to the planning system which we at Orchard Planning Solutions warmly welcome. If you are considering extending or altering your home, by thinking imaginatively, your project may not necessarily require the benefit of planning permission, thereby saving you a planning fee of £165 and much more. This does not sound a great deal but think beyond the money saving and think of the time saved not having to wait on a planning decision (approximately 8 weeks) together with any potential amendments your local authority may require you to make to your scheme. Such amendments may for example include lowering a ridge height or determining what materials you should use to build your extension. In order to assist you in arriving at your proposal, we would recommend you find an architect, architectural technician, chartered surveyor or structural engineer, or someone with a track record in delivering low cost schemes. They will be able to fully advise you of what you may be able to carry out without requiring the benefit of planning permission. Obviously, this advice does not apply to all schemes as some will require planning permission. Nonetheless, by thinking imaginatively, you may be able to save on both time and planning fees.
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