The planning section consider applications from property owners and developers who want to build new structures, make alterations to the fabric or use of existing buildings, or erect signs and advertising.
They ensure that all development is assessed against the approved policies of the council, seek the views of neighbours and others that may be affected by proposals, and take appropriate action against any unauthorised development.
Guidance for the submission of house extensions
To assist applicants in the consideration of a planning application for an extension to a dwelling a guidance document has been produced.
New planning rules - Permitted Development
New planning rules relating to “Permitted Development” will be introduced on April 6, 2010. The details of the changes cover wide ranging areas and can be viewed through the link below:
New planning rules for house extensions and developments within garden areas.
Changes to planning legislation came into force on 1st October 2008 which relate to development proposals that can be undertaken within the curtilage of a dwelling house without the requirement to seek planning permission.
To assist householders in determining whether a particular proposal is permitted development or requires planning permission, the council has a Pre-Application Enquiry Form [Word: 46k].
The Government have provided advice for public and professional users that is posted on the Planning Portal website. The Statutory Instrument 2008 - No 2362 can be viewed in detail on http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si200823
Please note that planning permission may now be required to provide or replace a hard surface within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse if it is located between the principal elevation of the dwelling and a highway and is over 5 square metres in area. In order to avoid the need for an application please refer to the guidance provided by the Government relating to paving front gardens.
The standards you can expect.
We try to maintain the highest standards in our work on planning applications.
The document "Our services, our targets, what they cost and what you thought" summarises service standards, customer feedback exercises and helps explain the quality of service you should receive.
We monitor:
- the percentage of applications dealt with in eight weeks.
- the average number of days it takes to determine an application.
- the number of decisions going to appeal.
- departures from the approved development plan for the authority.
- the cost of providing the planning service.
We report on our performance in these and other areas in East Riding News each year, and in the Local Performance Plan every April, and also publish our targets for improving our performance. Performance returns and targets are published below.
Find out more about:
Guide to Planning
For more information about planning matters go to the planning permission section of Planning Portal.
