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Despite the current circumstances, most local authorities continue to receive and determine planning applications – particularly where these are submitted online. The target timescales
for determination remain unchanged.

Some buildings are ‘permitted development’ and do not require express planning permission. They are instead subject to a ‘prior approval’ procedure. The client approached us following a determination by the Council that planning permission was required for his agricultural building. Following discussions, we resubmitted a further prior approval application with amendments and a supporting statement. Herefordshire Council determined that the revised scheme met the requirements of the General Permitted Development Order. It was approved in March 2020

The client submitted an application for the change of use of paddock to create an extended garden at a rural property. Following problems getting the scheme validated by the Council, we were appointed to get it registered and to ensure that it was supported by the necessary drawings and a Planning Statement. Following negotiation and amendment, the scheme was approved by Malvern Hills District Council in February 2020