Most planning approvals come with conditions. Some conditions need approval before any building starts, while others can be handled during construction. You can see all conditions for a planning permission on the decision notice.
It is crucial to comply with all conditions attached to a planning decision, also known as discharging the conditions. Failure to do so may result in enforcement action against the applicant or even the invalidation of the planning permission.
A request to discharge conditions or confirm their discharge can be made in any clear and legible written form, including letters, emails, or application forms. You can submit an online application through the Planning Portal or download an application form.
We recommend you complete and supply Proforma 2 with all discharge of condition applications:
Planning Services,
PO Box 26,
Archway Road,
Huyton, L36 9FB
Your application must include all the details needed to check whether a condition can be discharged or is complied with. These could be details of materials, specifications, plans or a written statement detailing what has, or will be done to comply with the condition.
Once submitted we will acknowledge your request and give you the name and contact details of the officer who will be dealing with it.
Processing times for discharging planning conditions vary depending on the complexity of the application and the availability of necessary information.
If your application is straightforward, you have provided all required details, and your proposals are acceptable, we aim to respond within approximately three weeks.
If we need to consult with other parties, the processing time may extend to 8-12 weeks from the date of receiving the fee and necessary details.
In cases where the provided details are insufficient or unacceptable, we will notify you within twelve weeks that the condition(s) cannot be discharged. You will then need to resubmit new proposals for compliance, accompanied by an additional fee.
If you are concerned that conditions placed on a planning permission have not been complied with, please see our Planning Enforcement Section.