Planning permission details

[Selfbuildsarah]

Sorry, this is a real newbie question!

How detailed does the external materials side of a planning application have to be?

Is it sufficient to say slate coloured roof, mid brown timber cladding, off white render, black widow frames etc or do you have to be more specific?

Thank you

[Conor]

Be as vague as possible and let them come to you for more details. E.g. specify along the likes of "concrete tiled roof", "rendered walls"

[DevilDamo]

I usually just say facing brick/render/tile hanging/slates/tiles, etc… to match existing. If you’re in a conservation area, is a listed building or are dramatically changing the external finish, the LPA may ask that you provide details and/or samples of the proposed finishes post Planning approval.