The Planning Process

Once a decision has been made on a planning application either under delegated authority or at planning committee the local planning authority will notify the applicant of their decision using a written decision notice and record the decision on the Planning Register (planning website).

It is vital that all conditions attached to a decision notice are complied with and where required, discharged in accordance with the timeframes specified within the condition. Please note that pre-application advice service can be used to assist with the prompt discharge of planning conditions.

If conditions or approved plans are not adhered to, you can be subject to planning enforcement action. You might also invalidate your planning permission which means that it cannot be implemented lawfully.