We offer an array of services tailored towards Landlords and Property Investors who require advice or end to end management of their entire project.
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Permitted Development Applications
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Lawful Development Certificates
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Full Planning Applications
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Retrospective Planning Applications
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Planning Policies
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Planning Laws
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Necessary Regulations
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Penalty Mitigation
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Selective Licensing
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Mandatory HMO Licensing
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Additional HMO Licensing
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S. 257 HMOs
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S. 254 HMOs
Planning
There are a number of different types of planning application and we cater for all.
These include but are not limited to:
Permitted Development Applications
Lawful Development Certificates
Full Planning Applications
Retrospective Planning Applications
Each type of application has their own sets of rules and policies that must be met for one to be successful.
With different rules applying to different local authorities, it is necessary that no matter what your project involves, we treat every property individually on a case by case basis as every one has its own specific needs and requirements.
After an initial no obligation telephone consultation (free of charge), should you instruct us to work on your behalf, we will analyse your case on it’s own merits before determining the likelihood of success for your planning application. As submitting planning applications can be a daunting task, we will be there to guide you step by step through each stage of the process.
Enforcement
Local authorities have departments dedicated to investigating any potential breaches in planning policy.
Very often, landlords are completely unaware that they have actually breaches planning laws. Irrespective of wether or not you were aware your project was in breach of the necessary regulations, the receipt of such a notice can be very stressful and unfortunately most people do not possess the knowledge to deal with such a problem.
We are experienced in dealing with all types of planning and enforcement regulations and are able to assist you with any such issues by acting on your behalf to mitigate potential penalties. We are well versed in liaising with local authorities and if necessary the government planning inspectorate.
Licensing
All local authorities have their own number of complex property licences which they use to improve the quality of housing within their jurisdictions.
Types of licence include:
Selective
Licensing
Mandatory HMO Licensing
Additional HMO Licensing
S. 257
HMOs
S. 254
HMOs
We also cater for licence renewal applications, variation requests and temporary exemption notices.
It is a legal requirement to make sure your rental property has the correct licence in place and that the property complies with all the regulations within that specific licence. In doing so, you will be protecting yourself against any potential liability (both civil and criminal). Failure to do so can lead to severe penalties.
Additional Services
As well as advising on planning and licensing applications, we also offer advice on and fulfil on your behalf (should you wish) the specific works that must be carried out within the property or units (within the case of flat conversions) to ensure that all the planning and licensing policies specific to your project are adhered to.
These include but are not limited to:
Fire Safety Regulations
Space Standards
Kitchen and Personal Hygiene Facilities
We also provide advice to private landlords on their obligations moving forward so they remain fully compliant with all legal obligations.
These include:
- Electrical Certification
- Emergency Lighting Certification
- Fire Alarm Certification
- Fire Risk Assessments
- Gas Safety Certification
- Boiler Servicing
- Energy Performance Certification
- Deposit Protection Certificates
Upon request, we are happy to arrange for all necessary certification (most of which is required prior to submitting a licence application).