Conditions

As an alternative to outright refusal, the council may grant permission subject to conditions, for example, restricting what you can do on the premises, or requiring you to get specific approval for aspects of the development, such as the materials to be used, before you can proceed. The council has to give reasons for the conditions.

If you are not prepared to accept the conditions you can either discuss the position with the planning officer, who may be able to suggest ways of overcoming the council's objections, or you can appeal against the condition(s) that you do not agree with.