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A.4—(1) The following conditions apply to development permitted by Class A which exceeds the limits in paragraph A.1(f) but is allowed by paragraph A.1(g).E+W
(2) Before beginning the development the developer must provide the following information to the local planning authority—
(a)a written description of the proposed development including—
(i)how far the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse;
(ii)the maximum height of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse; and
(iii)the height of the eaves of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse;
[F1(iv)where the enlarged part will be joined to an existing enlargement of the dwellinghouse, the information in sub-paragraphs (i) to (iii) must be provided in respect of the total enlargement (being the enlarged part together with the existing enlargement to which it will be joined);]
(b)a plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development [F2and any existing enlargement of the original dwellinghouse to which the enlarged part will be joined];
(c)the addresses of any adjoining premises;
(d)the developer's contact address; and
(e)the developer's email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically,
[F3together with any fee required to be paid.]
(3) The local planning authority may refuse an application where, in the opinion of the authority—
(a)the proposed development does not comply with, or
(b)the developer has provided insufficient information to enable the authority to establish whether the proposed development complies with,
the conditions, limitations or restrictions applicable to development permitted by Class A which exceeds the limits in paragraph A.1(f) but is allowed by paragraph A.1(g).
(4) Sub-paragraphs (5) to (7) and (9) do not apply where a local planning authority refuses an application under sub-paragraph (3) and for the purposes of section 78 (appeals) of the Act such a refusal is to be treated as a refusal of an application for approval.
(5) The local planning authority must notify each adjoining owner or occupier about the proposed development by serving on them a notice which—
[F4(a)describes the development by setting out the information provided to the authority by the developer under paragraph A.4(2)(a);]
(b)provides the address of the proposed development;
(c)specifies the date when the information referred to in sub-paragraph (2) was received by the local planning authority and the date when the period referred to in sub-paragraph (10)(c) would expire; and
(d)specifies the date (being not less than 21 days from the date of the notice) by which representations are to be received by the local planning authority.
(6) The local planning authority must send a copy of the notice referred to in sub-paragraph (5) to the developer.
(7) Where any owner or occupier of any adjoining premises objects to the proposed development, the prior approval of the local planning authority is required as to the impact of the proposed development on the amenity of any adjoining premises.
(8) The local planning authority may require the developer to submit such further information regarding the proposed development as the authority may reasonably require in order to determine the application.
(9) The local planning authority must, when considering the impact referred to in sub-paragraph (7)—
(a)take into account any representations made as a result of the notice given under sub-paragraph (5); and
(b)consider the amenity of all adjoining premises, not just adjoining premises which are the subject of representations.
(10) The development must not begin before the occurrence of one of the following—
(a)the receipt by the developer from the local planning authority of a written notice that their prior approval is not required;
(b)the receipt by the developer from the local planning authority of a written notice giving their prior approval; or
(c)the expiry of 42 days following the date on which the information referred to in sub-paragraph (2) was received by the local planning authority without the local planning authority notifying the developer as to whether prior approval is given or refused.
(11) The development must be carried out—
(a)where prior approval is required, in accordance with the details approved by the local planning authority;
(b)where prior approval is not required, or where sub-paragraph (10)(c) applies, in accordance with the information provided under sub-paragraph (2),
unless the local planning authority and the developer agree otherwise in writing.
(12) The local planning authority may grant prior approval unconditionally or subject to conditions reasonably related to the impact of the proposed development on the amenity of any adjoining premises.
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[F6(16) When computing the number of days in sub-paragraph (5)(d), any day which is a public holiday must be disregarded.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Class A para. A.4(2)(a)(iv) inserted (6.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/391), arts. 1, 3(d) (with art. 8)
F2Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Class A para. A.4(2)(b) inserted (6.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/391), arts. 1, 3(e) (with art. 8)
F3Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Class A para. A.4(2) inserted (1.8.2020) by The Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/632), regs. 1(2), 5(b)
F4Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Class A para. A.4(5)(a) substituted (6.4.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/391), arts. 1, 3(f) (with art. 8)
F5 Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Class A para. A.4(13)-(15) omitted (25.5.2019) by virtue of The Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development, Advertisement and Compensation Amendments) (England) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/907), regs. 1(2), 4(b)
F6Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Class A para. A.4(16) inserted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(6) of the amending S.I.) by The Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc.) (England) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/119), art. 26(1)
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