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Planning advice

- Planning advice - The planning application process explained
- Do I need planning permission?
- Getting pre-application advice
- Advice surgeries
- Building control

Planning advice - The planning application process explained

Do I need planning permission?

Alterations and extensions to property and changes of use of land may require planning permission. If your house is a listed building you should definitely seek our advice before commencing any work.

The links below will take you to the relevant planning guidance from the Department for Communities and Local Government's/Planning Portal website: (NB Some properties have had their permitted development rights removed, this is usually with new housing or conversions since 1974 - please check with us if you are unsure of your property's status.)

If you are in any doubt as to whether you require planning permission, you can complete our Householder Enquiry Form and send this to us or you can contact the Planning Service.

You may find it helpful to read the useful planning information on the Planning Portal.

Getting pre-application advice

If you think you may need to make an application for planning permission the first thing to do is write to or email the Planning Department, giving as much information as possible about what you would like to do (sketches, measurements, materials to be used etc), ensuring that the location of the property is identified. You can do this using the Householder Enquiry Form. The planning officer for your area will then respond in writing.

Advice surgeries

Appointments can also be made with planning officers for their planning advice surgeries.

Building control

If you are intending to undertake building work you need to be aware of Building Control Regulations. District councils require Building Regulation applications for most building work. The links below will take you to the appropriate site for further information: