Tips on Getting Planning Permission for a New Build Project

You can’t build a new house without the required planning permission and getting planning permission for a new build home is not a simple task. It requires many hours of researching, designing and collaborating to ensure that a planning application is approved. 

Here we have compiled a list of tips on getting planning permission for a new build property to help make the process easier.

Seek the help of a professional architect

It’s a good idea to seek the help of a professional architect who has a thorough understanding of what is involved in the planning permission process and all the complexities surrounding it. 

The local authority is responsible for granting you the rights to build a new property of a certain size in a certain position. There are also other requirements that must be met, this is why you need to submit a planning application with the help of a professional architect. They will listen to what you have to say, understanding the desired outcome and can help you find a solution that fits both your needs and the needs of the local authority.

An architect will be able to advise you on all the approvals needed, but if you would like to find out more then visit the Government’s Planning Portal website.

Familiarise yourself with the process

There are a certain number of issues that are taken into consideration when a decision is made on a planning application. Usually referred to as “material planning considerations”, these include things such as loss of sunlight, loss of privacy, noise and disturbance, the capacity of the local infrastructure, any effect on conservation areas, listed buildings and local wildlife as well as a few other conditions. 

It is up to your local authority to decide so much weight is given to each condition related to your project. It is always a good idea to be prepared with as much research as possible regarding these matters.

Understand the types of planning permission

There are two different types of planning permission. These are known as “outline planning permission” and “detailed planning permission”. The first is a type of application that will determine if it’s worth pursuing the second detailed planning permission which allows you to build exactly what is on the plans.

When creating a detailed plan, the designs that your architect produces must take into consideration everything mentioned above, including your local authority’s restrictions and your desired results. With a good architect and the right designs, you’re well on your way to achieving planning permission for a new build property.

At Steve Jackson Design we can fully express the client’s design aspirations and maximise the potential of a new build project. Need to incorporate space for a wheelchair? Want a home with a large open plan kitchen/diner? You can set that as a priority in the design process.

Let’s start a project, call us now on 07971794014.