How do I get a non-material amendment?
Applications for “non-material amendments” must be made on the standard application form. Visit the planning portal website to apply online or download our application form and guidance notes. Two copies of the relevant plans, clearly showing the proposed amendment(s) must be submitted.
How long does a material amendment take?
A decision should be made in eight weeks (or 13 weeks for major applications) and has the effect of creating a new planning permission alongside the original permission.
Are non-material amendments consulted on?
Where a change is non-material, it is unlikely that public consultation will be necessary, although anyone who may be affected must be informed, and may then make representations to the local authority. The application should be determined within 28 days unless a different time frame has been agreed.
Do you have to implement a non-material amendment?
A non-material amendment may be applied for to approve a minor change to the planning permission and does not breach any conditions originally placed on the consent. If the amendment is not considered minor by the Local Planning Authority, a new planning application will be required.
How long does a minor material amendment take?
The local authority have the discretion to decide who should be consulted about the application and the approach that should be taken to notification. A decision should be made in eight weeks (or 13 weeks for major applications) and has the effect of creating a new planning permission alongside the original permission.
Can you condition a non-material amendment?
Section 96A only allows changes to the permission which are “non-material”, but this can include adding new conditions and changing and deleting existing ones. A change to a condition which is “material” would have to be made under section 73.
When can you submit a non-material amendment?
How easy is it to amend a planning application?
The process might be drawn out but the fact that you can make small changes to planning permission fairly easily puts you in control of the situation. So, if anything needs to be changed, you can always submit an application with your architects’ assistance and have a good chance of success.
Can you appeal a refusal of non-material amendment?
There is no right of appeal for refusal or non-determination of non-material amendment applications.
What is a material amendment planning?
Material amendments, for which a fresh application might be required could include: Significantly increasing its size. Changes to windows or other openings that impact on neighbouring properties. Changes that alter the description of development. Changes to the application site area.
What is a non-material amendment application?
What counts as a non-material amendment?
Non- material amendments are changes that we conisder to be minor and do not significantly change your permission. If the amendments are considered to be material changes they will not be acceptable and you will have to submit a further planning application for a revised scheme and obtain a new planning permission.
Can a non material amendment be made to a planning permission?
Following a grant of planning permission, it may be necessary to make amendments to the proposals that were originally approved. A non-material amendment may be applied for to approve a minor change to the planning permission and does not breach any conditions originally placed on the consent.
Do I need a permit for street works in Leeds?
You will need a permit for putting any of the following on a road or pavement: For information about the permit scheme for street works and roadworks in Leeds, see street works permit scheme.
How do I ask planning questions to Leeds City Council?
However, if you have planning questions for Leeds City Council, at first you would assume it makes sense for you to go to their website or ask a council staff member directly. You’ll expect to receive a quick answer that you can trust.
What happens if a non-material amendment is successful?
If a non-material amendment application is successful, no new planning permission will be created. The original planning permission will still be valid but will be modified as detailed by the non-material amendment decision. Therefore, both decisions will need to be read together.