8 Sections And Directives

Question 1

What legislation covers Permitted Development Rights?

Answer 1

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order 1995)

Question 2

What is permitted development?

Answer 2

An application for permission that is automatically granted

Question 3

What areas can permitted development be withdrawn / exempt?

Answer 3

1. Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

2. Certain Conservation Areas

Question 4

How do article 4 directives influence PD?

Answer 4

1. Withdrawal of certain PD Rights

2. NPPF states that there must be a clear definition and justification for why the right has been removed.

Question 5

What does section 96A refer to?

Answer 5

Non material amendment

Question 6

What is a non material amendment? (5)

Answer 6

1. Also referred to as minor material amendment
2. Must not be in conflict to any previous objections
3. Must not move the wall thickness out further than the wall
4. Must not increase height
5. Must not include additional windows that would permit overlooking

Question 7

What is a section 106 agreement?

Answer 7

1. Legally binding contract / agreement with local planning authority
2. Local Authority gain is offered for planning permission
3. Contributions / improvements to services, infrastructure, highways, education, recreation, affordable housing

Question 8

What does section 206 refer to?

Answer 8

1. Community Infrastructure Levy

Question 9

What is a CIL charge?

Answer 9

Charges on certain obligations for monetary contributions to local infrastructure