Whether or not you need to apply for planning permission, there are other consents or approvals you may need to obtain before you can start work.

 

Visit the Planning Portal for further advice.

 

Does the development require approval under the Building Regulations?
Contact the Building Control section on 01270 537499

 

Does the development involve land owned by the Borough Council, or is affected by covenants enforceable by the Council? 

Contact Economic Development and Estates on 01270 537011

 

For ex-Council houses contact Wulvern Housing.

 

Does the development affect a Public Footpath, Bridle Path or other right of way?

Contact Cheshire County Council Public Rights of Way on 01244 603010

 

Does the development involve a new highway, new access or alteration to an access?
Contact Cheshire County Council Highways on 01270 537517

E-mail engcn@cheshire.gov.uk

 

Does the development involve connection to a sewer, a septic tank or soakaway system or does it involve altering one, which exists?
If so you need the consent of United Utilities on 0870 7510101
E-mail maps.direct@uuplc.co.uk

 

Does the development involve the construction or use of a watercourse?
Contact the Environment Agency on 01925 840000

 

Is the land affected by any private covenants?
Contact your solicitor.

 

Does the development involve:
- work on an existing wall shared with another property
- building on the boundary with a neighbouring property
- excavating near a neighbouring building.
If so you must find out whether that work falls within the Party Wall Act 1996.   If it does you must notify all affected neighbours.   (An explanatory booklet is available from the Planning Help desk).

If the development encroaches on land owned by others

PLANNING PERMISSION DOES NOT AUTHORISE THE USE OF ANOTHER PERSONS LAND, IT CAN ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED WITH THEIR CONSENT.