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When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
You’ll probably need planning permission if you want to: build something…
Some building projects do not need planning permission. This is known as…
Your local planning authority (LPA) will decide whether to grant planning…
If your application is refused, try to come to an agreement with the local…
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Check out how you can view proposed building plans or developments and object or comment on them through the local council
Includes building regulations, planning permission and finding land and property information
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision.
Explains how conditions attached to a planning permission should be used and discharged effectively
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
Responding to suspected breaches of planning control.
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
Information about how to develop a planning permission strategy for your garden community.
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters consent to be made directly to the Secretary of State where the Local Planning Authority for the area has been designated for...
Guide to called-in planning applications
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
This guidance provides information about permission in principle - a new planning consent route.
Appeal a decision by your local planning authority about an application for planning permission - documents you need to provide, who can appeal, how long it takes
Video to help developers and operators of roadside HGV parking and driver welfare facilities to submit high quality planning applications.
Fees guidance: explains planning related fees and the method of calculating them.
This collection brings together planning application form templates for local planning authorities, and a template fire statement for use by applicants.
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