Scam text messages about parking tickets (PCN's)

Warning to Residents about scam text messages, asking you to pay a penalty charge notice (PCN parking ticket). Do not make any payments or share your bank details, we will never contact you via text message to request PCN payments. please report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Appendix A (garage conversions) to Planning and Design Guide Part E

This Appendix to the existing Planning and Design Guide SPD Part E sets out additional, more detailed guidance for garage conversions where planning permission is required. The main elements within the additional guidance are:

  • Guidance on parking requirements if integral garages are converted, and this will only be routinely permitted where garages are less than 3m wide.
  • Provision of some basic design criteria around acceptable window design, positioning and size and the materials to be used.
  • Guidance on bin storage, driveways and landscaping.

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