The Planning Portal has introduced a form for the new process under Part 1 Class A of the GPDO …

The Planning Portal has introduced the following form for the new notification and prior approval process under Part 1 Class A of the GPDO:

  • Notification of a Proposed Larger Home Extension (pdf) (link).
  • Guidance Notes for the above form (pdf) (link).

The following should be noted:

  • The submission of a form for this process is optional, as the legislation does not require that the developer submits a form.
  • In my opinion, LPAs will have to be very careful about concluding that the information provided by the developer does not constitute a notification in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.  For example, if the developer doesn't complete the whole of section 4 or section 7 of the above form, then the LPA must not automatically deem the notification to be "invalid" on this basis.
  • This information has been added to the "GPDO Part 1 Class A (Larger Rear Extensions) - Guide" document.