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Accept it can be unpredictable
with so much at stake, people naturally want certainty, but the reality is that the planning process can be unpredictable. Schemes you might think should be perfectly acceptable may be rejected, while others you imagine having problems could navigate through. To compound this, it is difficult to get any certainty before going through the time and expense of an application.
So my first advice is to accept that it can be an unpredictable process and allow time for it passes the first test, just in case. I saw a lot of frustration for people trying to work to a tight deadline should be set back eight weeks. As a former colleague once said wisely, "There is nothing so much as in a race."
with so much at stake, people naturally want certainty, but the reality is that the planning process can be unpredictable. Schemes you might think should be perfectly acceptable may be rejected, while others you imagine having problems could navigate through. To compound this, it is difficult to get any certainty before going through the time and expense of an application.
So my first advice is to accept that it can be an unpredictable process and allow time for it passes the first test, just in case. I saw a lot of frustration for people trying to work to a tight deadline should be set back eight weeks. As a former colleague once said wisely, "There is nothing so much as in a race."
Neale and Norden Consultants
Understand that precedent really means
A common assumption people make is they have no problem planning for what they want, because other houses in the street have had such changes. However, such a precedent often does not count for much.
First, if other homes have these features for some time, planning policy in this regard may well have changed. Some neighbors, for example, can have roof terraces that may never have crossed planning, but if they have been in use long enough, they could be deemed to be "established". This does not mean planning will allow a similar roof terrace.
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A common assumption people make is they have no problem planning for what they want, because other houses in the street have had such changes. However, such a precedent often does not count for much.
First, if other homes have these features for some time, planning policy in this regard may well have changed. Some neighbors, for example, can have roof terraces that may never have crossed planning, but if they have been in use long enough, they could be deemed to be "established". This does not mean planning will allow a similar roof terrace.
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become familiar with local politics
the best point to understand what will be the best chance of approval is issued policy guidance and the local original design. Each local authority has reams of planning policy, often supplemented by useful guidance documents on such things as "residential extensions." These often make for a very conservative play, but they do describe the parameters against which your scheme will be considered.
If the design goes completely against such a policy, you may want to think again, but often it is not so clear and it is to make a deal. The planning authorities have put a lot of time, effort and resources into drafting these policies and can be impressed if you submit a regime that has clearly been established without reference to published guidelines.
the best point to understand what will be the best chance of approval is issued policy guidance and the local original design. Each local authority has reams of planning policy, often supplemented by useful guidance documents on such things as "residential extensions." These often make for a very conservative play, but they do describe the parameters against which your scheme will be considered.
If the design goes completely against such a policy, you may want to think again, but often it is not so clear and it is to make a deal. The planning authorities have put a lot of time, effort and resources into drafting these policies and can be impressed if you submit a regime that has clearly been established without reference to published guidelines.
Vitrocsa UK
Use the system of pre-app tips
It used to be the case that, before preparing an application, you could go and have a detailed discussion with a planning officer what you can or not being allowed to do so.
Due to budget cuts from local government, these days, the amount of free advice available tend to be very limited. But there is the possibility to pay for 'pre-implementation advice "specific. While this may cost several hundred pounds and take some time, it can also save time and money, as it should indicate the specific policies they consider relevant and provide a meeting and / or a written report with specific comments.
I must admit that if I have often used this process with great success, I also had less positive experiences. Overall, however, I would say it is usually beneficial.
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It used to be the case that, before preparing an application, you could go and have a detailed discussion with a planning officer what you can or not being allowed to do so.
Due to budget cuts from local government, these days, the amount of free advice available tend to be very limited. But there is the possibility to pay for 'pre-implementation advice "specific. While this may cost several hundred pounds and take some time, it can also save time and money, as it should indicate the specific policies they consider relevant and provide a meeting and / or a written report with specific comments.
I must admit that if I have often used this process with great success, I also had less positive experiences. Overall, however, I would say it is usually beneficial.
Learn what to consider when planning a rear extension
Gagarin studio
Provide sufficient information
most planning services will not accept a request if they feel not enough information was included so it's best just to try to make sure that everything is included.
A clear set of drawings of the "existing" and "proposed", with relevant dimensions, a scale bar and north point and a location plan is basic. Even if you are only changing a floor of a house, planners usually want all plans, elevations and so on.
Sometimes additional requirements, such as a parking study or a bat survey is needed, too (pre-app process will usefully highlight these requirements) even before consider the request.
most planning services will not accept a request if they feel not enough information was included so it's best just to try to make sure that everything is included.
A clear set of drawings of the "existing" and "proposed", with relevant dimensions, a scale bar and north point and a location plan is basic. Even if you are only changing a floor of a house, planners usually want all plans, elevations and so on.
Sometimes additional requirements, such as a parking study or a bat survey is needed, too (pre-app process will usefully highlight these requirements) even before consider the request.
MW Architects
Play straight
There seems to be so many theories about the best way to "persuade" planning your plan is acceptable. A common idea is to go with a plan that pushes the boundaries further than you want on the basis that you will be able to negotiate with planning where you want to be first. Others think they can "sneak" things through unnoticed, putting in a stale application and then build something more.
In my experience, none of these games tend to work at best causing delays and frustration and at worst application. So the best strategy is to go into what you want and what you believe you can justify in the light of the policy.
There seems to be so many theories about the best way to "persuade" planning your plan is acceptable. A common idea is to go with a plan that pushes the boundaries further than you want on the basis that you will be able to negotiate with planning where you want to be first. Others think they can "sneak" things through unnoticed, putting in a stale application and then build something more.
In my experience, none of these games tend to work at best causing delays and frustration and at worst application. So the best strategy is to go into what you want and what you believe you can justify in the light of the policy.
Design Optimizes
Remember it is about politics, not personality
I saw many people furious against denial, blame unreasonable planning officer. The reality is that planning officers implement the policy planning and is often the policy can no doubt be unreasonable - or, more often, inappropriate in a specific context. I've certainly seen cases where the officer can see a diagram is quite reasonable, but must refuse, bound as he or she is a policy that must be followed.
Certainly there are unreasonable interpretations of politics, and that is what the appeal process is for, but do not think sweet-talk your planning officer to clearly accept something against the policy will work. They have boxes they have to check and often have less discretion than you might think.
I saw many people furious against denial, blame unreasonable planning officer. The reality is that planning officers implement the policy planning and is often the policy can no doubt be unreasonable - or, more often, inappropriate in a specific context. I've certainly seen cases where the officer can see a diagram is quite reasonable, but must refuse, bound as he or she is a policy that must be followed.
Certainly there are unreasonable interpretations of politics, and that is what the appeal process is for, but do not think sweet-talk your planning officer to clearly accept something against the policy will work. They have boxes they have to check and often have less discretion than you might think.
Amberth
Talk your neighbors
I always encourage my clients to talk to their neighbors in advance of a planning application, both from the standpoint of good manners and that you will live to next to each other in the foreseeable future.
However, the idea that the objection from a neighbor will be fatal to your claim is, in my experience, quite wrong. Neighbour opinions can report up policy issues that planning officers will almost certainly scrutinize anyway. I saw many applications go through the teeth of important neighboring objections and, conversely, also viewed regimes refuse that have strong local support. The reality is, there is often little difference.
I always encourage my clients to talk to their neighbors in advance of a planning application, both from the standpoint of good manners and that you will live to next to each other in the foreseeable future.
However, the idea that the objection from a neighbor will be fatal to your claim is, in my experience, quite wrong. Neighbour opinions can report up policy issues that planning officers will almost certainly scrutinize anyway. I saw many applications go through the teeth of important neighboring objections and, conversely, also viewed regimes refuse that have strong local support. The reality is, there is often little difference.
The Partnership Bazeley
Make a design statement
Taking the above points about clear information and recognizing the importance of the policy, it can often be useful to submit a design statement with your drawings at the stage of application. This can flag up how you took into account the relevant policies in the design. Also, if you are applying for something that is not aligned with the published policy, it is an opportunity to explain how, while you recognize this, you feel that the specific nature of your site and environment makes your appropriate design anyway.
However, do not go 'chapter and verse'; be brief, clear and to the point, SEO policy as appropriate.
More exterior shots of rustic properties that make a design statement like this.
Taking the above points about clear information and recognizing the importance of the policy, it can often be useful to submit a design statement with your drawings at the stage of application. This can flag up how you took into account the relevant policies in the design. Also, if you are applying for something that is not aligned with the published policy, it is an opportunity to explain how, while you recognize this, you feel that the specific nature of your site and environment makes your appropriate design anyway.
However, do not go 'chapter and verse'; be brief, clear and to the point, SEO policy as appropriate.
More exterior shots of rustic properties that make a design statement like this.
Platform 5 Architects
Keep an open mind about the possibilities
Many people think that nothing can be done to a listed building and there is no chance of getting anything through a conservation area. None of these is true; we realized many homes approvals in both cases.
However, it is often to work with an experienced designer who can work with the parameters within which your home is stress, and be open to other ways to achieve what you want.
The lateral extension of two floors in the first image at the beginning of this function is in a conservation area. We went through the pre-application process and the customers were willing to accept some changes from the original concept to get permission. The end result was a great success.
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Many people think that nothing can be done to a listed building and there is no chance of getting anything through a conservation area. None of these is true; we realized many homes approvals in both cases.
However, it is often to work with an experienced designer who can work with the parameters within which your home is stress, and be open to other ways to achieve what you want.
The lateral extension of two floors in the first image at the beginning of this function is in a conservation area. We went through the pre-application process and the customers were willing to accept some changes from the original concept to get permission. The end result was a great success.
Tell us ...
Are you a local planner? We would appreciate your expert advice. Share your ideas in the comments below.
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