Can you make amendments to a submitted planning application?
To apply for planning permission, you would need to submit a planning application. However, it is easy to make a mistake such as the wrong name, or if you want to make amendments. This blog will explain to you if you would be able to change a submitted planning application.
Making amendements to your application –
According to the council, it is possible to amend your plans while the application is running. Although it would only be acceptable for minor amendments. Any big amendments won’t be accepted and you would need to apply for a new application.
You can submit an application via the planning portal. It is often the easiest way because they also have a lot of information to help.
What do the statuses of your application mean?
- Drafted. Meaning that you are filling out the application and haven’t sent it to the local authority yet.
- Submitted. These applications can be amended as they haven’t been downloaded by the Planning Authority.
- Transferred applications are changed in a controlled manner. This is because they’ve alrbeen received by the planning authority.
How long do amendments take?
The council should give you an answer within 28 days. Unless they have contacted you and a different time has been agreed upon.
Cost of an amended application –
The application fees can change due to the nature of the amendments, and you may need to pay an additional fee. If you believe a refund is due, then you would need to discuss this with the local planning authority. Once they have validated your amended application and confirmed the fee due.
The application fees can change due to the nature of the amendments, and you may need to pay an additional fee. If you believe a refund is due, then you would need to discuss this with the local planning authority once they have validated your amended application and confirmed the fee due.
