What happens when we receive your application?

Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (introduced by Section 190 of the Planning Act 2008) makes it possible to apply to make a non-material amendment to existing planning permissions.

The Council operates a system where minor amendments to a scheme can be considered as a way of allowing the planning system to respond in a reasonable and flexible manner to small changes to an approved scheme without seeking a fresh application.

The Council will determine whether the amendments constitute a non-material revision to a planning permission which would not take it outside the scope of the original permission.

This practice note sets out the circumstances in which minor amendments to approved planning applications will be accepted.

Practice Note (Revised February 2010)

All of the following criteria must be met for amendments to be approved:

1. There would be no alteration to the application site boundary (red edge).
2. The amendment would not conflict with Development Plan Policies.
3. There would be no conflict with any conditions of the planning permission.
4. There would be no conflict with any comment expressed by any party on the planning application (e.g. no neighbour objection provided that the extension does not project beyond the end of a neighbours patio)
5. No external wall will be moved outwards by more than 1 metre.
6. The height of the building or extension would not be increased.
7. The amendment would not result in any potential overlooking of any neighbouring property.
8. There are no other circumstances that would warrant refusal of the request.
9. The amendments must not result in a fundamental change in the design of the building.

Applications need to be submitted on standard application forms The Council will endeavour to deal with all minor amendment requests within 28 days of receipt of a complete application.

If you are unsure whether your works are non-material please contact us for advice prior to submitting an application.