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You may own land in the Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils’ areas. Following adoption of their Local Plan Part 1 in November 2023, the production of the Joint Local Plan Part 2 DPD is progressing with a Call for…
Once planning permission has been granted, you must now get building regulations approval for your project. The Building Regulations of 2010 apply to the majority of construction projects in England and Wales. The government’s basic technical requirements ensure that building…
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 came into effect in England and Wales on the 1st July 2997. The Act offers a framework for preventing or resolving disputes involving boundary walls, excavations close to neighbour buildings, party walls, and party…
Councils frequently utilise tree preservation orders (TPOs) to safeguard certain trees located on someone else’s property that are within their area of jurisdiction. The landowner has the right to comment once the council sends a TPO explaining why they want…
In addition to common buildings, there are other structures that can be listed, including telephone boxes, walls, milestones, and bridges. You can check to see if a building is listed and the listing’s grade using the Historic England Listings website.…
All bat species and their roosts are legally protected in Britain under both national and international law. It is a criminal offence to: intentionally catch, harm, or kill a bat, intentionally or carelessly disturb a colony of bats while they…
Local planning authorities designate conservation areas, which are referred to as “areas of special architectural or historic interest.” which it would be desirable to maintain or improve in terms of character or appearance. It is best to check with the…
You must file an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate within six months of receiving the refusal notice if you have submitted a different kind of planning application, such as permission to alter an existing building. You have six months from…
You will have one year to submit a revised application after being invited to inquire about the changes you can make to undo the application’s rejection. You can, however, appeal the council’s decision by getting in touch with the Planning…
Councils approve about 80% of planning applications, including 90% of those submitted by homeowners, which is good news for those looking to build or renovate. You must typically begin construction within three years of receiving full planning approval for your…
Your proposal will be made public once your planning application has been validated. The formal consultation period, which typically lasts 21 days, officially begins at this point. Anyone may comment in writing on your proposal during this time, and the…
The most common planning application types used are “Full”, “Outline” and “Householder”, followed by . A “Full” planning application is the most common application type and is supported by fully detailed drawings and technical reports. It can be used for…
It is not always necessary to seek planning permission or building regulations approval for all improvements you plan to make. Development allowed without planning permission are defined by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. Asking…
Claxton Planning Services in Suffolk is proud to announce the launch of our new website. The website provides a clear message of who we are and where our values lie as well as ensuring that we are up to date…
Claxton Planning Services cover all aspects of planning permission from residential and commercial, to rural and leisure.