Hodder Education Construction 2024 Catalogue - Flipbook - Page 7
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Chapter 3 Construction design principles
To improve the efficiency of the application process and
reduce any potential financial losses, a pre-planning
application should be made to the local planning
department. This type of application is usually
processed much more quickly than a full application,
where detailed drawings and specifications are often
needed. Local planning departments encourage
pre-applications so that they can offer support and
guidance to resolve any issues in the proposal,
improving the chance of the final application being
successful.
▲ Figure 3.20 The water table
Research
Search online for the various methods of soil
investigation and explain why they are used.
Planning
Under permitted development rights, you can extend
or make certain alterations to an existing domestic
property without the need for planning permission
from the local authority. However, if the proposed
changes are beyond the specific limitations of the rules,
or new dwellings are to be constructed, then planning
permission must be sought and granted.
Industry tip
Regardless of whether or not planning permission
is needed, all building work must be completed in
accordance with current building regulations.
The process of making an application for planning
approval through to the final decision made by the
planning committee can be lengthy and expensive,
especially when you consider the investment in time,
effort and money in designing the project.
If planning permission is required for a project, an
application must be made to the local authority by
the client or planning team, accompanied by a fee
and supporting documentation. The design plans
for the site will identify the boundary, frontage line
and building line. These may be stipulated by the
local planning department as a condition of planning
approval.
At this stage, details of the planning application
are advertised by the planning department in
local newspapers and at the site of the proposal.
Consultation letters are sent to neighbours, informing
them about the application and advising how they can
view the plans online or raise any valid objections to
the project going ahead within a period of 21 days from
the date of publishing.
Research
Find out what documents and types of drawing are
needed to make a full planning application to a local
planning department. Suggest the possible outcome
if some of this detail is not provided.
Key terms
Frontage line: the front part of a building that faces
a road
Building line: a boundary line set by the local
authority beyond which building work must not
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