Planning Permission Required?

[bond]

My next door neighbour has sold part of her garden to a neighbour at the end of my garden. The buyer has cleared the area and appears to be preparing to build on it. I cannot find anywhere in the local authority websites about any planning permission to build on that land. I thought any separate livable unit required planning permission? Could I contact my council directly to address my concern? Why would it not be showing ?

[Buenchico]

Are you sure that it's actually residential accommodation which is to be built? Some outhouses, etc might not require planning permission. See here:
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects

If in doubt, why not ask the 'building' neighbour directly? Otherwise simply have a word with the relevant people at your local council offices.

[EDDIE51]

Yes,it may be a workshop, garage or storage unit. Planning permission is ONLY required if it is intended as living accommodation.

[EDDIE51]

Meant to say, they could even put a bed in it. Still does not prove they intend to live in it permanently.

[jackthehat]

As usual EDDIE51 is giving duff information wrapped up as knowledge.

Buenchico has given you the best link to follow.

Any construction, being developed using PDR (Permitted Development Rights) *has* to be constructed according to a strict set of guidelines. If it is not, then it will require Planning Permission.

To put your mind at rest, I suggest making an initial approach to your neighbour to find out what their proposals are.

[Peter Pedant]

for the man in the street
separate living accommodation is when it has a bog in it

but I agree you cant really lean over the fence and say
Hi Tosh - nice bog is it?