Amendments to planning permissions

To change approved details or plans of an existing planning permission you will normally need to make a fresh application.

However, in some instances, minor changes to the approved plans and details can be approved.

There are 2 ways to apply for this depending on the type and scale of amendment proposed:

The following consents cannot be amended in this way:

Minor material amendments

Minor material amendments are:

those whose scale and nature results in a development which is not substantially different from the one which has been approved
where the proposed amendment could be achieved by modifying an existing condition to the original planning permission

An example of this would be relocating an extension closer to a neighbour’s boundary and changing the approved plans condition.

For approved planning permissions fill in the application form for removal or variation of a condition.

The fee for this type of application is £293.

For plans that are not approved:

This procedure cannot extend the time limit for implementing a planning permission.

For minor non-material amendments fill in the non-material amendment application form.

An example of this would be moving a window on a house extension that wouldn't impact on a neighbouring property.

Don't use this procedure:

An example of this would be changing a garage to a living room if there is a condition saying it has to be used as a garage.

Under s.96A non-material amendments can allow new conditions to be imposed, or existing conditions to be removed or altered.

The fee for this application type is:

If your proposed amendment is not non-material or minor you must make a new planning application.