A Farmer's Guide to the Planning System - ARCHIVE: Defra

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PREPARING THE GROUND BEFORE YOU APPLY STEP 1 Contact your local planning authority: tell them what you want to do and ask about any relevant local planning policies in the development plan and any special land designations that might apply; ask if the authority foresees any difficulties with what you propose and how you should resolve them; if you would find it helpful, ask to meet a planning officer for an informal discussion; ask whether a formal Environmental Impact Assessment might be required. STEP 2 If you think you may need professional advice and assistance, consider appointing an agent (although you can do this at any stage in the process). STEP 3 Consider what effects your proposal would have on local amenity, the environment and services. STEP 4 Consult any neighbours and others who might be affected by your proposals, and your elected local councillors. If appropriate, consult other regulatory bodies. STEP 5 Consider all the comments and advice you have received. If you intend to go ahead, consider whether you might amend your proposals to improve the chances of obtaining planning permission. 11 SECTION three
3 PREPARING THE GROUND BEFORE YOU APPLY 3.1 The time spent on preparatory work, planning your proposal and formulating your application is an investment. The more you put into it, the better your chances of success. Always allow adequate time for sound preparation and for the local authority to consider your planning application – they cannot give an immediate decision. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY 3.2 As part of your preparation you are strongly recommended to talk about your ideas at an early stage with your local planning authority. As well as offering general advice, the authority will be able to send you copies of the planning application form and any guidance notes, advise you about the timetable for dealing with your application and explain the requirements for publicising your application. 3.3 Be prepared to outline to the authority what you are proposing to do. You should ask about relevant development plan policies and any special land designations that may apply to the development site (see paragraphs 1.8 - 1.12). Ask if the authority foresees any difficulties with your proposal. It can be useful to meet a planning officer for an informal discussion before you proceed. In many cases this can save time and trouble later. If you are planning a large development, or one of the types mentioned in paragraph 2.9, ask the authority whether a formal Environmental Impact Assessment might be required. 3.4 If you meet a planning officer before submitting a planning application you might usefully: • describe your proposals and show the officer any plans you have made; • discuss its benefits and possible problems, and the extent to which the authority might impose conditions on any permission; • ask if the officer can give an indication of the chances of obtaining planning permission and, if they are poor, how you might improve your chances (but note paragraph 3.5 below); • ask what additional information may be required; • find out the likely timetable for deciding your application, including future planning committee meetings at which you may be able to attend and speak; • check about the requirements for site notices and other publicity. 3.5 Remember however, that planning officers cannot pre-judge the decision on your application. It is the local planning authority which will decide each application on its merits. Once your proposal is finalised and submitted to the local planning authority the public, and certain other bodies, can express views on it. These will be taken into account by the authority in reaching its decision. 12
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Page 4 and 5: CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 SUMMARY 4 S
Page 6 and 7: INTRODUCTION Agriculture is experie
Page 8 and 9: THE PLANNING SYSTEM 1.1 The plannin
Page 10 and 11: DO YOU NEED PLANNING PERMISSION? Do
Page 12 and 13: THE DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENT Excep
Page 16 and 17: CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF YOUR PROPOSA
Page 18 and 19: MAKING YOUR APPLICATION STEP 1 Obta
Page 20 and 21: EXPLAIN YOUR REASONS 4.8 You may fi
Page 22 and 23: AFTER THE APPLICATION WHAT HAPPENS
Page 24 and 25: WHEN PERMISSION IS GRANTED 6.1 The
Page 26 and 27: REFUSAL AND RIGHT TO APPEAL SECTION
Page 28 and 29: GETTING OUTSIDE HELP 7.7 Just as ti
Page 30 and 31: IN CONCLUSION IMPORTANT POINTS TO R
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Page 38 and 39: DIVERSIFICATION PROJECTS: SOME EXAM
Page 40 and 41: OUTDOOR ADVERTISEMENTS D.1 You may
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