Planning permission can feel complicated. Here's a clear, jargon-free guide to how it works and when you need it.
Planning permission is the formal consent from a local planning authority to carry out development. Most significant building works require planning permission — but not all. Understanding when permission is needed, and what type, is the first step in any building project.
There are several types of planning consent relevant to residential and commercial projects in Yorkshire: full planning permission (the standard application for extensions, new builds, and changes of use); permitted development rights (allowing certain works without a formal application); prior approval (a simpler form of consent for certain types of development, including barn conversions and some residential conversions); listed building consent (required for works to listed buildings, in addition to any planning permission); conservation area consent (required for demolition in conservation areas); and advertisement consent (for commercial signs and hoardings).
The planning process begins with submitting an application to the local planning authority, which has a statutory 8-week period to determine householder applications and 13 weeks for more complex applications. Our architects manage the entire application process on your behalf.
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