Plans and timetables
Whilst every country of the UK has differing laws and procedures concerning licensing and planning controls, the tables below will give you some idea of the possible time it could take you to gain all the permissions you need and construct your outside area.
The timings given are approximate and for illustration purposes only as every country has different licensing and planning approaches.
SCOTLAND
| EXAMPLE | TIMING | ACTION REQUIRED | |||||
| 7/8/06 | 12 weeks before licensing board | Speak to planning department | What kinds of applications stand the best chance? | ||||
| 14/8/06 | 11 weeks before licensing board | Speak to architect | What is affordable/durable etc? | ||||
| 21/8/06 | 10 week before licensing board | Produce plans/drawings | Ready for licensing lawyer opinion | ||||
| 28/8/06 | 9 weeks before licensing board | Speak to licensing lawyer | What kind of licensing is necessary? Do you need to make any changes to your plans? | ||||
| 4/9/06 | 8 Weeks before licensing board | Speak highways department | Will pavement tables be acceptable?. What is the cost? | ||||
| 11/9/06 | 7 weeks before licensing board | Produce full license application | |||||
| 18/9/06 | 6 weeks before licensing board | Apply for Certificates of Suitability (Environmental Services, Planning, Building Control) | You may need planning permission agreed in some instances before you can apply for licensing. | ||||
| 25/9/06 | 8 weeks before completion date | Submit planning permission | NB It may be easier/faster to apply for planning before licensing depending on your local authority. | ||||
| 25/9/06 | 5 weeks before licensing board | | Applications must be received several weeks in advance of a planned licensing board (exact times depend on your region. | ||||
| 2/10/06 | 7 weeks before completion date | Submit consent to alter if full licensing not required. | Should not need licensing board consideration | ||||
| 9/10/06 | 3 weeks before licensing board | Serve licensing notices on all neighbours | |||||
| 30/10/2006 | -------------- | LICENSING BOARD | -------------- | ||||
| 6/11/06 | 2 weeks before completion | Commence construction of area |
| 20/11/2006 - COMPLETION DATE FOR OUTDOOR AREA ENGLAND EXAMPLE TIMING ACTION REQUIRED |
ENGLAND
| EXAMPLE | TIMING | ACTION REQUIRED | |
| 5/3/06 | 16 weeks before completion date | Speak to planning department | What kinds of applications stand the best chance? |
| 12/3/07 | 15 weeks before completion date | Speak to architect | What is affordable/durable etc? |
| 19/3/07 | 14 weeks before completion date | Produce plans/drawings | Ready for licensing lawyer opinion |
| 26/3/07 | 13 weeks before completion date | Speak to licensing lawyer | What kind of licensing is necessary? |
| 9/4/07 | 11 weeks before completion date | Submit planning application | Local authorities should make a decision within 8 weeks but the extra time allows for any amendments or mistakes to be rectified. |
| 30/4/07 | 8 weeks before completion date | Submit licensing application. Display licensing notice and advertisement | Applications do not need to be submitted until 28 days before you wish the change to begin but if any objections are received you may have to wait a further 20 days before your application is heard and decided. |
| 28/5/07 | 4 weeks before completion | Commence construction of area |
| 25/6/2007 - COMPLETION DATE FOR OUTDOOR AREA |
These timings represent an absolute minimum sensible time requirement and are likely to be affected by regional and local issues or objections. You should seek professional guidance from an architect and licensing lawyer wherever possible. Alternatively consult your local planning and licensing departments to confirm the correct procedures in your area.
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