There is no formal provision to amend decisions on planning applications after an approval has been made. However we can accept minor amendments where the changes are not materially different to that which has been approved.
Any significant change would need to be dealt with by the submission of a new planning application. We could not accept amendments if:
- The application site area differs from the original application
- The application description differs from the original application
- There were any relevant objections to the original proposal which would be compromised by the minor amendment
- If an amendment increases the size of any part of the development
- If the amendment locates any part of the development closer to a neighbour
- If the amendment changes windows in any elevation facing a neighbour which increases overlooking in any way
- The development moves more than 1 metre in any direction
- Would result in a greater visual intrusion to neighbours
- The proposal would result in changes to the external details that would materially alter the appearance of the building
Plans which are amended after a decision have no validity in law. The issue is that the amendment proposed is so minor in its nature that there is no material change which has no adverse effect on adjoining properties, visual quality or the character of the area.
A submission to seek a minor amendment must be made in writing, giving the planning application reference number and clearly stating what changes are being requested. Three sets of relevant plans are also required. Our aim is to determine submissions within 15 working days.
If there is any doubt as to the nature or extent of the amendment the Council will ask for a new planning application to be submitted.
Post decision amendments which are judged to be minor will not be the subject of publicity, including notification to neighbours. Parish Councils will be notified when the amendment has been approved and will be sent a plan for their records.
Should a planning application be required then you may wish to note the following fee advice for a repeat application:
Where a further application is submitted following the grant (or refusal) of permission
the application will be exempt from a fee if:
- The applicant is the same;
- The application is for the same site or part of it;
- The revised application is "for the same character or description of development"; and,
- The submission must be within 12 months of the determination of the
application (or within 12 months from the date of registration of a withdrawn application).
This exemption from fee applies to only one application following an approval and one application following a refusal/withdrawal on any given site.