Householder Development Planning Questionnaire

"Do I Need Planning Permission?"

This questionnaire can be completed by anyone who wished to obtain the informal opinion of the Authority as to whether a proposed householder development might require formal planning approval. Should a formal decision be required instead an Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) must be submitted, for which detailed plans and a fee are required.

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The relevant sections of the form should be completed and a sketch showing the proposed development should be indicated in the space provided.

Please return to:

Head of Development Control
Planning Services
Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council
The Guildhall
Frankwell Quay
Shrewsbury
SY3 8HQ.

• Once we have considered your proposal you will be sent a letter advising you of the Authority's opinion as to whether or not planning permission is required.
• It is important to note that the opinion of the Authority is given on an informal basis only and does not therefore constitute a formal planning decision. The Freedom of Information Act came into force on 1st January 2005 and entitles anybody to ask a public authority e.g. the Borough Council, for recorded information it keeps. Therefore your enquiry will be available for public inspection, unless you inform us that the information/issue is commercially sensitive.
• Irrespective of any opinion given as a result of this questionnaire you may also need approval under the Building Regulations. You are therefore advised to notify the Building Control Services on 01743 281338.
• This leaflet is also available to order In Large Print, Braille and Audio. Please contact Nicola Court on 01743 281312 to arrange your copy.