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Getting Planning Permission in Uckfield

Each local authority applies its planning laws and the planning permission process differently. Having local knowledge and experience of planning permission laws could make a big difference to the outcome when applying for planning permission, or when appealing against a planning refusal.

Planning Applications Done Right

The right solicitors can advise clients on how to obtain planning permission right from the very start of the application process, and make applying for planning permission straightforward and stress-free.

If you are applying for Uckfield Planning Permission ideally you should engage a solicitor who is conversant with the planning laws applicable in Sussex.

How to Get Uckfield Planning Permission

When applying for Uckfield planning permission, it is vital a planning application is drafted correctly. With careful consideration given to specific requirements, it’s likely to have a much better chance of success.

Knowledge in how to get planning permission and the process of applying for Sussex planning permission is vital throughout the process. This experience and knowledge helps to ensure that you have the best prospects of success when making you application.

Planning Permission Refusals

If throughout the process of applying for planning permission you are unsuccessful, a good solicitor can quickly tell you not only whether you can appeal against the refusal for permission, but also how to appeal and how much it will cost (along with the likely chances of success). Early action is vital in the process, so if your Uckfield planning permission has been refused please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

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Building Without Planning Permission

If you build without planning permission, you may not be breaking any rules.

However, if there is a planning breach, you may have to submit a retrospective application or even appeal against an enforcement notice.

To avoid these complications, it is best to ascertain whether or not you can build without planning permission before any work begins. A solicitor will be able to advise you of this, safeguarding you from future problems.

Do I Need Permission?

Some developments do not require planning permission. To find out if this applies to you, it is prudent to obtain verification from a legal professional.

Even if you are advised that you do not need permission, it may be useful to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate, as this proves that your building is legal.

Building Without Planning Permission — Failure to Comply

If you do require planning permission but you proceed without it, you will have committed a planning breach.

In the event of a planning breach, you will need to submit a retrospective application to the local council. If this is successful, you will not need to take any further action.

But if the application fails, or relates to a development that was previously refused, the local council may issue an enforcement notice stipulating that the breach is remedied. This can be very expensive and frustrating for those concerned, and can involve dismantling the entire structure.

Building Without Planning Permission — Expert Legal Advice

To avoid the pitfalls of building without planning permission speak to a solicitor about your development. This will give you the opportunity to verify whether or not you need planning permission.

Alternatively if you have built without Uckfield planning permission and are looking to make a retrospective application or appeal against an enforcement notice. An expert solicitor can support you through the process, fighting to obtain a positive verdict.