‘Planning’ is a term that covers a wide range of subjects. It is a set of rules and guidelines used by Local Authorities and Government to determine how our towns, cities and countryside are developed by Builders in South East London. It includes how land and buildings can be used, how buildings look, landscaping, roads and highways access and the effects of any development on the general environment in London and South East England.
a) Wish to build something new on land that you own in SE London
b) Make substantial changes to your building
c) Change the use of your building
Permitted Development is a set of guidelines granted by Parliament not the Local Authority. The guidelines were introduced to allow homeowners to make changes and additions to their properties quickly as long as they adhere to the criteria set out by Parliament. The guidelines do now apply to flats, maisonettes or properties within ‘designated areas’ such as Conservation Areas
a) Extensions – depending on size
b) Some Loft conversions
c) Installation of Solar Panels
If your Project needs planning permission it will be necessary to submit a planning application, as Qualified Builders in South East London, Smiley Building services can do this for you, however, it can take up to 10 weeks and incurs a fee of around £172. A Project that comes within the criteria of Permitted Development does not require a planning application. However it is always wise to apply for a Certificate of Lawful Development (CLD) so you have proof that your project is in fact permitted. A CLD certificate costs around £86
We believe your time is valuable therefore Smiley Building Services is happy to deal with all your enquiries for new House extensions in South East London, and act on your behalf with the local authorities in South East London, to obtain any planning permission, or permitted development (CLD) to ensure that you have everything correct and proper right from the start through to completion.
https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/planning-permission/
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200125/do_you_need_permission
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200234/home_improvement_projects
Smiley Building Services are endorsed by “Trustmark”, who are the only UK Government
Endorsed Quality building Scheme for work carried out around your home.
Several motivations fuel TrustMark's mission, chiefly to assist homeowners with
implementing energy-saving upgrades in their dwellings and to bolster the level of
confidence they possess while engaging in such undertakings. It is imperative to possess a
well-defined vision of your intended home improvements, acquaint yourself with the
potential expenses and expected duration of projects. Bear in mind that proficient
professionals are typically sought after, hence there could be a necessity to be patient in
order to secure the services of the ideal tradesperson for your task.
