11th August 2008, 01:27 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by BAJR Host
I can't seem to find anything about PDRs that allow developers to dig foundations and lay concrete... where would that sneak in?
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers
Hi Chaps
It wouldn't, digging foundations is an operation and requires planning permission. PD rights cannot be used if the work materially changes the use of a site.
Digging your garden pond (or terrace) with a JCB is likely to be PD as it's not changing the use (which is a domsetic house and garden). If the JCB was digging a terrace which would then form the basis for an extension which required planning (ie larger, or outside permitted development) then the original work would need planning permission.
There is no "developer loophole".Just because the developer says its PD doesn't make it so!
let me be plain.
A developer cannot dig foundations for a developmemnt which requires planning permission without first getting planning permission. It is not covered by pd.
You normally don't need permission for an archaeological evaluation for example because it is not changing the use of the site and is restricted enginerring work. However, a case I'm dealing with at the moment the Geotechnical investigation will require permission because it entails substantial enginering work over a reasonably long period period of time.
Steven