Well if this is you and the property you have bought is new or even built within the past 50 years before you make any changes it is prudent to check the planning permission granted upon the property and any subsequent permissions since construction. This is important in many ways, primarily to ensure that you are aware of any restrictions which have been placed on future development of your property, for example the right to extend the property or change the garage from garage to living accommodation.

The removal of these rights does not mean that the changes that you wish to make can never happen, they mean that the right to make these changes without making an application for express planning permission has been removed. If you find that any of these rights have been removed then a planning application is necessary, it is worthwhile to note that there is no fee payable to the council for the submission of this application.

If you are unsure as to your planning status or know that rights have been removed by virtue of a planning permission, we at East of England Planning Consultants are here to assist you through the process and explain each step so that you are aware as to why the rights were removed and what we can do to assist in having your home altered to enable you to live there in a way that suits you. Should the alterations that you wish to make be unsuitable at your property we shall also assist in finding an alternative solution to meet your needs.

To find out where you start contact your local planning consultants today and lets get your project moving forward.