Minor Amendments to Planning Permission
Requesting agreement for an amendment to an existing planning permission
In most instances amendments to the details approved under a planning permission will require a fresh planning application. However in some instances ‘minor’ changes to approved plans can be dealt with by the Council without the need to submit a formal planning application. If you wish to establish whether a change to approved plans is of a ‘minor’ nature and acceptable to the Council you will need to submit your request using the Minor Amendment Request Form. This form should be completed and returned with plans and any other documentation, together with a fee of £50 to cover administration costs.
Procedure for considering amendment requests
Amended plans are plans that are submitted to amend a development proposal after planning permission has been granted. The procedure relates to all types of planning and other applications (full, outline, reserved matters, renewals, Regulation 3, temporary consents and advertisement). The words “planning application” are used within this guidance as a generic term for all these types of application. The procedure does not apply to Listed Building Consents which normally will require the submission of a new application if amendments are prposed.
The Council’s Planning Committee resolved at its meeting on 28 May 1992, as amended by its meeting on 16 June 1997, that:
(i) The Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to:
(a) Determine whether a proposed amendment to a planning application is of a minor nature
(b) Determine whether normal consultation procedures are appropriate in respect of any particular proposed amendment (having regard to the text reproduced in paragraph 1.2 above)
(c) Implement the said consultation procedures where determined to be appropriate under (b) above.
(ii) In the event that no objections are raised to a minor amendment following consultation as above when appropriate, the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to determine the matter under delegated powers
(iii) If objections are received, the minor amendment be referred to Development Committee for decision
(iv) That the Standing Orders be amended to reflect the above.
Consideration of amended plans
Validity of Amendment
Amended plans are not acceptable if the revisions:
- Raise new planning issues/material considerations that have not previously been considered; or
- Propose development of a nature that is materially different from the approved plans; or, if approved, would require different planning conditions to those on the Decision Notice for the development.
- Relate to a listed building consent
If the amended plans are not accepted as minor amendments on the initial assessment the Council will advise you in writing accordingly. In these cases, no refund of the £50 administration fee will be made. The letter will give you an explanation why this is considered to be the case and advise that if you wish to pursue the modification then a new planning permission should be sought.
Publicity and Consultation
The Council will carry out any publicity and consultations that are considered necessary in order to reach a decision on the amendment. This can include:
- Carry out Neighbour Notification by letter and/or site notice
- Consult the Town/Parish Council.
- Advertise the amendment on the weekly list of planning applications received
- Notify the ward councillors
- Re-consultation of statutory and other consultees.
Determination of amended plans
Following any necessary notifications and consultations as outlined above, the Council will decide whether or not to approve the request. In some instances this will be decided by the Head of Planning and Building Control and in other instances by the Planning and Highways Committee. Where the request is approved, you will receive a letter confirming the acceptability of the amendment and this letter should be retained with the planning permission documentation. Where however the request is rejected, you will need to seek a fresh planning permission if you decide to pursue the amendment.
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