Getting your planning application accepted can sometimes be a shot in the dark, can take a long time, and planning permission can even be rejected for many reasons. In this blog post, we are going to outline a few of the best tips that we could come up with for you to improve the chances that your planning application request is successful. Please feel free to carry on reading in order to find out more information about this topic.
A Few Tips
Pre-Application
You should never be scared to discuss your application with your local authority, and we definitely recommend doing it sooner rather than later. Pre-applications are a brilliant thing, and your local council will offer advice and talk to you about the project that you are proposing in order for you to better understand what you actually can do with your property, and what you are unable to do due to restrictions. When you know the boundaries of the property and land, you can tailor your design and specification from the very start. You can find out more about the types of planning applications here.
Neighbours Are Your Friend
Okay, you may not be friends with your neighbours, but it is not lie when we say that they can either help or hinder your entire your project. By discussing your plans with your neighbours, you will give them a heads up (no one likes not being told about building work going on right next door), but it also allows you to ask their opinion and pick their brains a little bit.
Speak To A Planning Officer
A planning officer should be assigned to your proposed project, and they could even ask you to make edits to your plans; if they do this, you should definitely take their advice on board. After all, they are an expert and it is their job to ensure that your planning application is accepted. This means that if they believe something in your plans will be completely rejected, they will advise you to change it as soon as possible.
Hire An Architect
We are sure that you are not surprised that we recommend that you hire an architect (especially if you are a fan of our blog posts!), but enlisting the help of a professional will make your life a lot easier; the architect will have undertaken hundreds of projects similar to yours, so know exactly what they are doing when it comes to guaranteeing acceptance of your planning application. They will use their knowledge and expertise to assist you in designing a home that meets all of your requirements, as well as one that has the best chance of approval.
Be Patient
There isn’t really much more that can be said for this point than simply be patient. Good things take time and you should not try to rush it.
Contact MPD Today
If you would like more information about the services that we offer, please get in contact with our team of planning consultants by using 01925 357008, or emailing info@mpdbuiltenv.co.uk. We are always here to take your call, deal with any enquiries and answer any questions that you may have relating to any of our services, including our fees and costs.
