Planning Enquiries
Compliance Issues
Checking if the property, and, any extensions and alterations, are
built in compliance with the planning permission(s)
Or
Proposed Developments Within The Neighbourhood
Checking Council records for planned developments that adversely affect the marketability and/or use of the property, such as property zoning etc.
Compliance Issues involves
Inspecting the property and taking measurements
Noting its construction and design
Visiting the Council Planning Office and examining the planning file(s)
Checking the property is built in accordance with the drawings, details of the planning permission and the planning permission conditions
Written report with my findings
If necessary issuing a formal Certificate that the property complies with the planning permission(s).
Proposed Developments Within The Neighbourhood Involves
Examining the Council planning records
Finding any recent planning permissions and applications on neighbouring property
Studying if they affect the purchase property
Checking for developments within the area promoted by the Council, e.g. a new road or by land zoning
Is the property affected by heroitage type zoning? e.g. is property within an Architectural Conservation Area?
Is the property listed as a Protected Structure?
Enforcement notice – has this been issued in respect of the property?
Exempt Development - certain extensions to a property may be Exempt Development and not require a planning permission.
Inspect the property and measure and take notes of the extension
Check if the extension complies with the Planning Regulations
Prepare formal Certificate of Exemption for your solicitor