Extension of time

Application can be made to extend the life of an existing permission where development has not started. This allows permissions that are about to lapse to be kept alive by a simplified procedure. The procedure applies to permissions that are still valid (not lapsed) when the application is made. Permissions that have already lapsed, or were granted after 1 October 2009, cannot be renewed under this procedure. We have 8 weeks (13 weeks for major schemes) to decide these applications. The fees for these applications introduced on 26th February 2010 are as follows: £50.00 for householders applications, £500.00 for major applications and £170.00 for all other application types.

Non material amendments

Applications can me made to establish whether or not amendments to an existing permission are 'non material' and so do not the need a new planning application. If we decide the changes are non material, the works can proceed under the terms of the original permission, and any additional conditions we impose on the decision. If we decide that the changes are material, a new planning application will be needed for the development. We have 28 days to decide non material amendment applications. The fees for these applications introduced on 26th February 2010 are as follows: £25.00 for householders applications, £170.00 for all other application types.

Forms and guidance notes can be downloaded from this page.