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Discharge of condition - external building materials

Conditions applying to external building materials can cover a number of different requirements, for example, a specification in colouring to match extensions to previous builds, or the provision of samples to be reviewed by the council before approval.

In order to discharge these conditions, you will need to show the following for the materials in question:

  • manufacturer’s name
  • product name and reference number
  • colour

Samples

If samples are requested, you are always to leave sample materials on site. If you submit alternative samples for consideration, please mark the samples clearly so that the options can be identified, and explain this in a covering letter. 

For each sample, your application will need to show:

  • manufacturer’s name
  • product name and reference number
  • colour
  • exact location where a sample can be viewed on site

Sample panels

Where a sample panel in required, please put it in a place where it can be kept on site until the development is finished.

A sample panel should be put up in the same way as it will be used in the development. Use the same mortar mix, mortar thickness, mortar recess and pattern. 

For each sample panel, your application will need to show:

  • manufacturer’s name
  • product name and reference number
  • colour
  • exact location where the panel can be viewed on site

To discharge an external building materials condition on your planning application, please apply and pay using the Planning Portal website.