In article , Dg
wrote:
I don't agree that one can just build on the basis that you are
certain that the LA will allow it. That would lead to an anarchic
situation and would negate the purpose of planning control.

Building without planning consent is not an offence and a LA cannot
take enforcement action in respect of such work unless they are of
the opinion that PP would have been refused if it had been applied
for. So, in theory anyway, you can just get on and build, but in
such circumstances the LA is likely to be fairly creative in
thinking of reasons why it would not have given PP

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