Do I Need Planning Permission?
Do I Need Planning Permission?
Planning permission is required for a wide range of development, including building, engineering and other operations and the change of use of land or buildings.
Examples of works which are common in The Broads and which generally require planning permission include new piling or quay-heading (including replacement works), the creation of new moorings, cuts and 'mooring plots', the creation of fishing platforms, and the raising of land. Increasing the garden area by extending into adjoining land in a different use (e.g. grazing marsh or arable field) will also require planning permission.
The mooring of residential boats and the erection of domestic wind turbines always requires planning permission.
Our 'Do I Need Planning Permission?' (pdf document) [1.3mb] leaflet provides further details of work which does or may require planning permission.
With effect from 1 October 2008, the Government has made major changes to the Permitted Development allowances. While the changes may increase the extent of the works that can be done without permission, exemptions will still apply in The Broads and other cases. The regulations regarding these rights have become a lot more complex and we recommend that you contact the Broads Authority Planning Department if you are considering any type of development or extension to your home or business. We can then advise you of what you can and cannot do. It would be beneficial if all enquires included detailed plans and elevations drawings of the proposed changes to allow the officers to see the exact changes being considered.
Advertisement Consent is generally required for the display of advertisements and signs. In some cases regulations specify that no consent is needed, generally for small-scale advertisements.
You may contact us to find out whether planning permission is needed, either by completing our ‘Do I Need Planning Permission?' (word document) [101kb] form or by providing brief written details of your proposal, together with a site plan and sketch drawings, and we will reply to you within 21 days. We strongly advise you confirm whether planning permission is needed well in advance of starting work, either by contacting us or by taking professional advice.
Our Applying for Planning Permission page provides details of how to apply to the Broads Authority for planning permission. From 28 March 2008 the Broads Authority will only be using the Standard National Planning Application Form (1APP) for planning applications. 1APP has been developed by the Government and is compulsory for all local planning authorities across the country from 6 April 2008. The forms are designed to be filled in online, but copies can be printed out to fill in manually. These pages also contain guidance on the information that will need to be submitted in support of any planning application.
