Planning House are happy to have secured a certificate of lawful development for a front extension to a property in Norwich. Our submitted evidence confirmed that the extension was completed in 2017.
Because the development was completed more than four years ago and prior to the recent legislative changes to Section 171B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), which came into force on 25 April 2024, enforcement action cannot now be taken. The development is therefore deemed lawful for the purposes of this certificate.
Many homeowners assume that small extensions won’t require planning permission, and while this is true in some cases under permitted development rights, it’s always advisable to check with your local planning authority or a professional town planner before proceeding with any work.
We frequently encounter situations where small, unauthorised developments, like this one, delay or jeopardise property sales, as prospective buyers may be reluctant to take on the risk of possible enforcement action. Obtaining a Certificate of Lawful Development in such cases offers peace of mind and legal clarity.
In this case we must give a massive thank you to Norwich Planning team who managed to turn around this application with an approval in 2 weeks!!! We know pressures faced by local planning authorities so having such a quick turnaround was unexpected. Needless to say our client is delighted.
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