One of the biggest hurdles faced by any developer - whether a seasoned veteran or a green beginner - is the bureaucratic maze known as the planning permit or development approval process.
Oftentimes, those dipping their toes in the unknown waters of property development become disheartened at this stage of their preparation as their application to the local authority sits gathering dust, unheeded in some town planner's in-tray for what can seem like a lifetime.
Furthermore, the fact that town planning legislation is constantly changing and can be difficult to navigate sees many budding developers simply throw in the towel and admit defeat as they become entangled in reams of red tape.
In this sixth instalment of our series on property development, Gavin Taylor will walk you through the planning permit process, shedding much needed light on where you should seek professional help and how you can best deal with councils and town planners in order to get your project from a concept on paper to a property you can profit from.
