Our decision and the next steps
Most applications that are given permission are granted subject to conditions. These conditions can control aspects of the future development or require the submission of further details of elements of the scheme for approval. Some of these conditions may need to be formally ‘approved’ by us before you start works, and others may not need to be submitted until further into the build, but, the condition will clearly state this. It is very important that you do not breach the requirements of the conditions as this may result in enforcement action.
Before you start work, you should also get building regulations approval. Building regulations are separate from planning permission and exist to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings, provide for energy conservation, and for access and facilities for disabled people.
If you submit an application and it is not decided by its target decision date, or if you disagree with the decision that we make, you have the right to appeal to the Secretary of State within a limited time period. This is usually six months from the date of the decision or the date that the decision should have been made. Further details of the planning application appeal process are attached to our decision notices and can also be found on our appeal page.
Alternatively, if your application is refused you can also make a new application, taking into account our reasons for refusal. We recommend that you engage with our paid pre-application advice service so that we can discuss your revised proposals and their chances of success, before you resubmit.