The General Permitted Development Order The General Permitted Development Order sets out the permitted development rights for householders.The Government have confirmed that from 1 October 2008 significant changes will be made to permitted development rights through the introduction of a new General Permitted Development Order. The effect of these changes will be that works previously considered to be permitted development might require planning permission if carried out post 1 October and works that currently need permission after that date might not. The above applies in all circumstances and earlier advice given by Officers both verbally and in writing under the terms of the existing Order might not be relevant in light of the revised Order. This being the case those proposing works after 1 October 2008 are advised to check with the Council whether planning permission is required even if they have done so in the past.
Please use the appropriate general enquiry form to contact us for more advice.
PLEASE NOTE: The Planning Enquiry forms are currently under review in light of the new General Permitted Development Order. Please can you therefore make all enquiries in writing until the new forms are available.
From 1st October 2008 there are important changes to the rules allowing you to alter or extend your house. Please click on the following link to find out more information Planning Portal News
The role of the development control team at Great Yarmouth Borough Council includes the consideration of applications with respect of planning, advertisements, listed buildings, conservation areas and tree preservation orders.
The Communities and Local Government Department is launching a Standard Planning Application Form (1APP) in England and it will be the only way to apply for all types of planning permission (except minerals) from 6 April 2008. You will be able to apply online or download forms via the links below.
This will make the planning system clearer for planning professionals and citizens alike.
From this page you can download many of the departments forms and access information about Development Control. If you are unable to find the information you require you can contact us and we will be happy to help.