Do you need retrospective planning permission?

If you are unsure whether your recent project needs planning permission then it is best to find out and deal with it as soon as possible as this will increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. If an enforcement is issued this will reduce the time you have and may limit your options.

To find out what you need and the likelihood of success, our planning consultants can conduct a planning appraisal. This involves a planning consultant researching the project to check the relevant planning and design policies, they also check the planning history and look for any hidden constraints. This takes about an hour at which point they can call to advise what would be required and answer any questions. Subsequently we will also forward the advice in writing together with a quote for any services if applicable.

There are never any guarantees with planning permission, because ultimately only your planning authority can make the decision to approve or reject an application. However, with a planning appraisal we can let you know whether your proposal would be feasible, assuming it is what the best route forward would be and the likelihood of success.

Contact us now to speak with one of our expert planning consultants to find out what is the best approach for your retrospective planning application, the likelihood of success and any associated costs.