Why is there a requirement for planning permission?
Dear Sir or Madam,
Why is planning permission required for construction of a dwelling on freehold land?
Yours faithfully,
Alex:King (as is commonly called)
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Alex: it's a part of the registration process which means that the dwelling is then liable for local tax.