HOW TO WIN OVER YOUR PARISH COUNCIL

In his new series, planning expert Ken Dijksman explores the intricacies of the planning system. This month, he explains why getting your parish or town council on side could make all the difference when applying for permission for a new home or extension

“As a general rule, if your application is likely to be controversial with your neighbours, talking to the parish or town council is a good idea” When you make a planning application, it will be decided by the unitary, city, district or borough planning authority: your local planning authority (LPA). However, as part of the process, consultations are sent out to local people and it’s a racing certainty that somebody somewhere is going to object — probably the neighbours, who said they wouldn’t. It is also likely that the local parish or town council will make comments, and they may also try and stick a spanner in the works. The key thing is to understand how the system works before you submit the application and to try and forestall…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2018

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