Planning Common Issues

Grass verges are a key feature in some of our roads and contribute to the spacious green streetscape for everyone’s

The addition of a dormer window is often included as part of a loft conversion. Dormer windows are not allowed

Multiple Occupancy is basically where 5 or more unrelated people rent rooms in the same property, usually a former family

Many side extensions come within Permitted Development rules. There are limits on width, which have to be less than 50%

Most conservatories can be erected without formal planning permission under Permitted Development rules. Go to https://interactive.planningportal.co.uk. Click on the type

A garage is regarded in planning terms as parking space for a car. The Borough Design Guide stipulates on page

Whitegates is a suburb where trees form an attractive and inherent part of the streetscape, but they are under constant

Following concern that rainwater was not filtering down into the soil and topping up underground water levels, the Government brought

Many side extensions come within Permitted Development rules. There are limits on the length of the extension, and extensions which

Outbuildings  include sheds, greenhouses and garages as well as other ancillary garden buildings and many other kinds of structure for a