Planning is a very sensitive issue, especially when we feel that our lives may be negatively affected. it is worth mentioning that not all planning is 'bad' planning.
Below we highlight links to various documents which may help you to deal with planning matters. If you are confused or concerned, it may be that one or more of these documents will be able to help you. Don't forget that you can always call the planning case officer at Lichfield District Council, and ask questions or get clarification of points. It is the District Council who determine planning applications, the role of Drayton Bassett Parish Council is as a consultee.
How to respond to planning applications: an 8 step guide
This is produced by Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and the National Association of Local Councils (NALC). Please click on the link to go to the document on line.
National Planning Policy Framework
This sets out the Governments planning policies and how they are expected to be applied. it provides the framework within which local people and their accountable councils can produce their own local and neighbourhood plans.
Do I need Permission? What is Permitted Development?
These questions are clearly answered on the Planning Portal. On that website you can click on the interactive property - detached house / terrace / flat / shop and this takes you to a quick visual guide to permitted development. On the right hand side of the page are the links to common projects undertaken.