Mike Dade
common condition is that sightlines onto the main highway need to be kept open. Here, low stepped walls help to maintain good visibility
When councils grant planning permission it is almost always subject to conditions, which can cover a wide range of issues. They can have implications for the timing and cost of your project, and can even infl uence whether you can build at all. It’s essential you’re aware of what they cover, when they’re imposed, how to comply with them and how to remove or appeal against them. So, here we’ll have a look at conditions in general first, and then go on to analyse some specific ones in greater depth.