Non-material amendments required to planning approval?

[ThomasPO]

We received planning approval for developments to the front of our house last year. This consisted of rendering the front (previously brick), building a stone wall, adding a porch and changing the windows/doors. This was to done to match work previously completed on an extension at the rear.

We wish to make some minor changes to the design to make it look more traditional and in keeping with the rest of the village. The changes we wish to make include using pale grey UPVC windows rather than anthracite aluminium, a slightly different porch design (same dimensions) and different glazing on the door.

I've attached the original plans and the proposed amendments. Would this require a non-material amendment to be submitted? We are not in a conservation area.

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Probably not but only the planning officer can decide unfortunately. You have to submit your changes and ask if an amendment is necessary. If it seems like the system is crap then you're right, the system is crap.

 

[ThomasPO]

Thanks. I'd enquired with local planning and the response was 'you'll probably need to submit a non-material amendment' which didn't sound very conclusive but I will to be on the safe side.

 

[tony1851]

I've often wondered why - if an amendment is 'non-material' - it should need an application?

 

[^woody^]

The permission requires that the work is built in full accordance with the approved plan. So any deviation from that plan requires permission from the planning authority - who then approve the amendment based on it being non martial, or if the proposal is deemed material (ie significant) then a formal application or further public consultation may be required under the legislation.