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Client Care Letter: Planning and Planview

Introduction

There are many risks that can affect your property which should be investigated fully ahead of exchange of contracts. 


It is the policy of our firm to ensure that we provide detailed due diligence to protect the interests of both you and your lender on your proposed property purchase. New developments (both residential and commercial) within the vicinity of your prospective property can have a significant impact on the enjoyment of the property and its value. 

As part of our range of searches we will order a Groundsure Planning/Planview which will highlight the likely planning and development changes within the locality of the property from the last 10 years. It will feature full planning information ranging from house extensions through to large planning project applications as well as existing and planned phone masts. The report will also feature protected areas such as Green Belt, National Parks and Building Conservation Areas which could impede or restrict certain developments.

Planning

A planning search will highlight the likely planning and development changes within the locality of the property from the last 10 years. It will feature full planning information ranging from house extensions through to large planning project applications as well as existing and planned phone masts.  

Standard Local Authority searches are only concerned with the subject property and its immediate boundary and won’t provide detail further afield which could have significant impacts on the future valuation and enjoyment of a property. It can also give you an idea of what type of developments are likely to be permitted in your area.

Planning constraints

Areas of environmental, cultural and visual sensitivity, such as Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and National Parks are a great addition to an area, but they could also impede or restrict certain developments.

Next steps

Where a potential risk is identified or next steps are provided we recommend including those in your report on title.