Planning law Flashcards
(6 cards)
When is planning permission required
Development (works affecting external appearance) or material change of use UNLESS permitted development (minor) + no Article 4 Direction (check LLC1)
Enforcement time limits for planning permission
LA may take enforcement action against buyer if:
work completed post 25 April 2024: (10 year limit)
work completed pre 25 April 2024: 4 years (no permission or change to dwelling) otherwise 10 years
When shoudl buyer be concerned about planning permission
If works required planning permission and completed within last 10 years then should obtain insurance, retrospective planning perission or require seller to comply with condition.
Otherwise, buyer may be liable for costs of putting right.
When does building regs consent needed?
internal or external works which could affect safety of building (CON29 for consents)
Enforcement time limit for building regs
LA may require remedy at expense if works completed in last 10 years
Buyer concerns - building regs
If no buildings regs consent + certificate of compliance and works completed in last 10 years shoudl get insurance, require regularisation cert or to put right otherwise may be liable for cost of remedying issue.
