Q: Do you cover my Area?
A: M J Associates cover all of the South Wales area. We have undertaken projects as far West as Newport Pembs and as far East as Newport Gwent.
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Q: Does MJ Associates guarantee planning permission?
A: It is impossible for anyone or any company to guarantee that you will get planning permission for your proposal, however M J Associates do offer free amendments so should your council request amendments prior to passing your application M J Associates will make those changes free of charge.
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Q: Do I need planning Permission?
A: Although planning permission is required for most development, you may still be able to carry out certain works without the need for obtaining planning permission.
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Q: Which planning policies apply to my property?
A: Local authorities consider all planning applications against a set of adopted policies contained in their Local Plans. These will tell you whether your proposal is likely to be acceptable or not. If you are buying a new property you may need to check the Local Plan before you buy, in case there are limiting policies that would prevent your intended use of the property. From 2004 new policy guidance is slowly replacing the Development Plan system with Regional Spatial Strategies and Local Development Frameworks.
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Q: Are there any other restrictions over the property?
A: The Local Land Charges Register may highlight legal or other restrictions over the property. These may also appear in your Title Deeds. Your predecessor may have tried repeated applications for the same proposal. Check with the Council.
- If you are leasing the property there may be contractual restrictions upon making planning applications.
- Check for any possible problems such as Tree Preservation Orders, Rights of Way, Listed Building status or easements for drains etc. Is the property located within a Conservation Area? The last thing you want to do is find out that your new lounge extension is built over a public right of way - believe me, it happens.
- You may also need to consider whether your property is within a flood plain or subject to the potential for coastal or river flooding. Go to Flooding for further information.
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