Planning Services Frequently Asked Questions
A large building is being built close to my house. The new
property directly overlooks my back garden & I would like
to do something to restore some privacy. Are there any
restrictions on erecting a trellis with creeping plants above
the existing fence?
Many boundaries are considered to be "permitted
developments" and so do not require planning permission.
Some common exceptions may include:
- If the boundary faces onto a highway it may not
exceed 1 metre in height
- If a boundary does not face a highway it may not
exceed 2 metres in height.
- If the property is a Listed Building then planning
permission is required to erect or change a
boundary
- If you are planning to create or modify a boundary
you should be sure to consult anyone who shares the
boundary to avoid disputes. You should be clear as to
the ownership of land on both sides of the boundary
before any works are commenced. In this instance as the
combined height would not exceed 2 metres the fence may
not require permission but you should check with the
Development
Control team before commencing.
- Is it possible to pay my
planning application fees on-line?
- A large building is being
built close to my house. The new property directly overlooks my back
garden & I would like to do something to restore some privacy. Are
there any restrictions on erecting a trellis with creeping plants above
the existing fence?
- Do I need planning
permission for a new velux window in a sloping roof?
- I am looking to put a
driveway on my property, and I need to find out if I am allowed to do
this and if so will I also need to get the pavement lowered?
- My next door neighbour has
just put a "Temporary" building on the front garden is this
allowed?
- What is the difference
between planning permission and building regulation approval?
- How do I get copies of
Planning Permissions?
- How do I get copies of
Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)?
- How can I view Current
Planning Applications?
- Is there a facility to
view Historic Planning Applications?
- Who do I contact to get
pre-application advice?
Contact Information:
By telephone:
Development Control : 01628 796050
Building Control: 01628 796870
Enforcement: 01628 796050
Planning Policy:
Local Plan and policy advice - 01628 796115
Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and Archaeology - 01628
796114
Statistical Information - 01628 796066
By email: planning.maidenhead@rbwm.gov.uk
By post: Planning Services, RBWM, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berks
SL6 1RF.
Web page: Planning Services