What is exempt development? It is a land-use planning regulation in place in both states that requires developers to include features on their developments that are not ordinarily found on normal residential or commercial property. In both states, developers are also responsible for submitting plans for these extra design features to the local government agencies that regulate local communities’ growth. So what types of land are typically exempt from exempt development?
Generally speaking, any land that is not developed or planned as residential or business development is usually considered “exempt.” So what kinds of land are typically regarded as exempt development? The most common land use plan areas in both the states are agriculture, forestry, and city planning. Some examples of exempt development opportunities include:
Granny Flat Planning
If you live on a sloping piece of land and have an existing wooden floor, this may be considered a granny flat. The landowner’s application will be sent to the local council where the sloping piece of land sits. In most cases, the local board will approve the development request, but it may be required to secure the landowner’s permission first.
Urban Development Overlooked – Another form of development often exempt from the local council’s approval is ‘urban development.’ This occurs when the development occurs along a public road or within an urban planning area (APA). Public infrastructure such as schools, churches, and other similar buildings are considered to be ‘urban developments’ and, as such, are exempt from development impact assessment requirements by the APA.
Supervision Plan Applications
Certain developments such as schools, hospitals, police stations are generally not planning control. Voluntary organisations within the community usually manage these projects. However, in some cases, especially in London and southeast London, these projects may be subject to the local authority. Consultation is always best when drawing up these plans.
Home Buyers Supervision Plan (HPSP)
If a property that has been purchased for use as a family home is to be developed further, it must go through a plan approval process with the local council first. If the development affects more than one individual property, separate planning applications need to be made for each property. When drawing up the HPSP application, the developers must show why the development is necessary and relevant to the local area and how it will affect individual homeowners.
Certain developments that are deemed exempt from overall planning and housing development laws are known as Secondary Development Projects. In certain circumstances, exempt development can be used as the basis for developers to develop a new building. However, developers must apply to the local planning authority before permission to proceed can be obtained. If planning permission is received, the developer must submit detailed proposals to the local council to outline the types of changes they propose.
The exempt development procedure is designed to ensure that residents benefit from any form of development deemed necessary. In practice, most cases are pretty straightforward where a change to a road safety provision is required. In more unusual circumstances, however, planning consultants may have to struggle with the council’s regulations. Solicitors must understand precisely what the planning authority is looking to require before drawing up the original planning application. This is because some aspects of development can, later on, be added to the original plans without altering the exemptions.
What is exempt development? It is a land-use planning regulation in place in both states that requires developers to include features on their developments that are not ordinarily found on normal residential or commercial property. In both states, developers are also responsible for submitting plans for these extra design features to the local government agencies that regulate local communities’ growth. So what types of land are typically exempt from exempt development?
Generally speaking, any land that is not developed or planned as residential or business development is usually considered “exempt.” So what kinds of land are typically regarded as exempt development? The most common land use plan areas in both the states are agriculture, forestry, and city planning. Some examples of exempt development include:
Granny Flat Planning
If you live on a sloping piece of land and have an existing wooden floor, this may be considered a granny flat. The landowner’s application will be sent to the local council where the sloping piece of land sits. In most cases, the local board will approve the development request, but it may be required to secure the landowner’s permission first.
Urban Development Overlooked – Another form of development often exempt from the local council’s approval is ‘urban development.’ This occurs when the development occurs along a public road or within an urban planning area (APA). Public infrastructure such as schools, churches, and other similar buildings are considered to be ‘urban developments’ and, as such, are exempt from development impact assessment requirements by the APA.
Supervision Plan Applications
Certain developments such as schools, hospitals, police stations are generally not planning control. Voluntary organisations within the community usually manage these projects. However, in some cases, especially in London and southeast London, these projects may be subject to the local authority. Consultation is always best when drawing up these plans.
Home Buyers Supervision Plan (HPSP)
If a property that has been purchased for use as a family home is to be developed further, it must go through a plan approval process with the local council first. If the development affects more than one individual property, separate planning applications need to be made for each property. When drawing up the HPSP application, the developers must show why the development is necessary and relevant to the local area and how it will affect individual homeowners.
Certain developments that are deemed exempt from overall planning and housing development laws are known as Secondary Development Projects. In certain circumstances, exempt development can be used as the basis for developers to develop a new building. However, developers must apply to the local planning authority before permission to proceed can be obtained. If planning permission is received, the developer must submit detailed proposals to the local council to outline the types of changes they propose.
The exempt development procedure is designed to ensure that residents benefit from any form of development deemed necessary. In practice, most cases are pretty straightforward where a change to a road safety provision is required. In more unusual circumstances, however, planning consultants may have to struggle with the council’s regulations. Solicitors must understand precisely what the planning authority is looking to require before drawing up the original planning application. This is because some aspects of development can, later on, be added to the original plans without altering the exemptions.
