Do I need Planning Permission? (PDF, 126KB) - Falkirk Council

Falkirk Council
Development Management
Abbotsford House
Davids Loan
Falkirk
FK2 7YZ
HOUSEHOLDER DEVELOPMENT – DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION?
This form should be used when making an enquiry about the need to obtain
planning permission for works to, or within the curtilage of a dwelling. For all
other enquiries or further advice please contact us directly 01324 504748.
Please complete the relevant boxes and return this enquiry to the Council, by
email dc@falkirk.gov.uk or post using the contact details above.
Your name
Your
address
Telephone e-mail
Address of
proposal (if
different
from above)
Is the
property
A semi-detached
house
A terraced house
A detached house
Is the property a Listed Building? †
Is the property within a conservation area? *
A flat (including 4 in a
block)
† Listed Building Consent may also be required for the proposed works.
* Proposals within a Conservation Area will require planning permission.
Information on Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas within the Falkirk
Council Areas is available on the Council website (www.falkirk.gov.uk/).
Please refer to our ‘Development Management-Informal Pre-Application
Discussion Request’ form for guidance on how to gain informal advice prior to
submitting an application.
Please provide a
written description of
the proposed
alterations/works.
To assess if the works require planning permission you must submit the
additional drawings outlined below, for the type of work you are proposing.
Use the first column to confirm what work is proposed and read across the
table to confirm what additional information is required. For example if you are
proposing a porch we would require a basic block plan, elevations and a floor
plan. Further details of the information required in a full and basic block plan
are also set out below.
Full
Block
Plan
Basic
Block
Plan
Dimensioned
Elevations
Dimensioned
Floor Plan
Single storey ground
floor extension
X X X
Extension of more than
one storey
X X X
Porch X X X
Alterations to the roof X X
Ramp X X
Garden building X X
Any other works X X
Deck/platform X X
Gate/fence/wall or other
enclosure
X
Details of the height of the
gate/fence/wall/enclosure
Hard surfaces Details of the proposed materials and porosity.
Alterations to a flat Where the alterations are to a flat please describe
the proposed works in full.

FULL BLOCK PLAN
To include the following -
- birds-eye view of the property.
- outline of dwelling and garden area,
with reference point eg
road/pavement.
- proposed alterations.
- location of any other extensions,
garden buildings, sheds, garages,
pools, areas of hardsurface
(including patio, paviours, tarmac,
decking etc).
- distance to boundaries
All of the above to be dimensioned in
metres.
BASIC BLOCK PLAN
To include the following -
- birds-eye view of the property.
- outline of dwelling and garden area,
with reference point eg
road/pavement.
-proposed alterations.
-Distance to boundaries
All of the above to be dimensioned in
metres.
ELEVATION DRAWINGS
To include the following -
-Height to eaves.
-Height to ridge.
-All elevations to be provided.
All of the above to be dimensioned in
metres.
NOTE - All height dimensions should be measured from the lowest point
adjacent to the proposed extension.
CHECK LIST
BUILDING STANDARDS: A building warrant application may be required
for the proposed works and further advice can be accessed on the council
website or by contacting the Building Standards department directly on
buildingcontrol@falkirk.gov.uk or 01324 504985. A copy of this document will
also be passed to our Building Standards team for information.
LEGAL ISSUES: Check the legal position and if necessary take advice
from a solicitor to ensure there are no restrictions on the use of the land or
type of work proposed. Check that there are no other consents required.
LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS: Listed Building
Consent may be required if you live in a listed building. In certain situations,
Conservation Area Consent may be required if you live in a Conservation
Area.
HISTORIC SCHEDULED MONUMENTS: Works proposed in or near any
archaeological site or ancient monument may require special consent from
Historic Scotland. For further advice please contact Historic Scotland on 0131
668 8600 or visit their website: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/
FURTHER ADVICE ON PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
The Scottish Government have further advice on permitted development on
their website
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning/National-
Planning-Policy/themes/HouseholderPDR
We would however encourage you to contact us with the above information
for confirmation as to whether an application for planning permission would be
required, prior to commencing work.
LEGAL DETERMINATIONS
Please be advised that any response given to this enquiry is on an informal
basis. Should a legal determination be required please submit an application
for a ‘Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development’. Application
forms can be found on the ‘e-planning’ website
https://eplanning.scotland.gov.uk/WAM/