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Planning Application Guide
However it is important to note this advice is not a rm commitment that planning permission will be forthcoming as it does not involve any consultations of interested parties or noti cation of neighbours.
Before embarking on your project you may also wish to discuss your ideas with neighbours as they are likely to be informed once an application is submitted to the Council. Earlier dialogue with both the Planning Authority and your neighbours may save both unnecessary work and delays if either the planning o cer or neighbours raise concerns over the planning application.
Covenants
In some instances there may be a covenant on the land or building which restricts its future use. Covenants cannot be disregarded or removed unless this is done by agreement, discharged by the Lands Tribunal or the land comes into single ownership. This is a separate legal regime to planning. The existence of any planning permission doesn’t remove this legal issue, and in some cases a planning permission may not be capable of being implemented without the removal of the covenant.
What about the Party Wall Act?
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 a ects any building work on or near a boundary. The Council does not administer this Act but can supply a booklet explaining its basic requirements. You may need a professional adviser such as a surveyor, engineer or solicitor to help with the requirements of the Act. More information on the Party Wall Act can be found on Page 22 of this guide.
Pre - Application Notes:
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