What are planning conditions?

Planning conditions are added when local planning authorities grant planning permission for development. They add constraints, requiring that certain things are done or not done by the person implementing the development, to make it

Where an application is made to a local planning authority for planning permission, the local planning authority may grant planning permission subject to conditions as it thinks fit. Conditions can enhance the quality and mitigate the adverse effects of the proposed new development. When planning permission is granted subject to conditions, it’s the responsibility of the applicant, or any subsequent developer, to ensure that the terms of all conditions are met in full.

Planning conditions are added when local planning authorities grant planning permission for development. They add constraints, requiring that certain things are done or not done by the person implementing the development, in order to make it acceptable.