When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision

• When you need it

  You’ll probably need planning permission if you want to: build something…

• When you do not need it

  Some building projects do not need planning permission. This is known as…

• After you apply

  Your local planning authority (LPA) will decide whether to grant planning…

• Appeals

  If your application is refused, try to come to an agreement with the local…

Check out how you can view proposed building plans or developments and object or comment on them through the local council

When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals

• When you need approval

  You must check if you need approval before you construct or change…

• When you do not need approval

  You do not need to apply for approval yourself if the work is not covered…

• Use a competent person scheme

  Competent person schemes are a way for tradespeople to prove their ability…

• How to apply

  Contact a ‘building control body’ (BCB) to check the building regulations…

• Appeals and determinations

  You can appeal if you think your project should not have to comply with…

Search for an appeal against a planning decision or notice from your local planning authority, or start a new appeal

When and how to tell neighbours about building works on party walls, what to do if you've been notified of works, how to come to an agreement

You may need to make a 'works to trees' application if they’re protected by a ‘tree preservation order’ (TPO) or you live in a conservation area.

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

Join a competent person scheme to self-certify certain types of building work instead of getting building regulations approval from a council or private inspector - how to join, current schemes

Appeal a decision on a householder planning application by your local planning authority - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision

When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision

The rules for putting up scaffolding on your property - licence, checks, safety, builder, scaffold companies

Appeal against a planning enforcement notice. How to apply, who can apply, claim costs, how long it takes

Councils carry out consultations to help plan, manage and deliver services. Have your say about local issues by responding to consultations run by your council

This form may be used as part of a planning application that incorporates a proposed non-mains foul drainage system.

• From: Environment Agency

Check with your local council before doing building work on your home if you live in a conservation area

Appeal a decision about a lawful development certificate - how to appeal if you think your development is now lawful, what documents to supply, what happens after you appeal

Appeal against a tree preservation or replacement order decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision

This collection brings together planning application form templates for local planning authorities to use when producing their own versions.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

To help ensure that an authority giving development consent for a project makes its decision knowing the likely effects on the environment.

• From: Planning Inspectorate

How to get an award of costs if someone behaves unreasonably during your planning appeal - when to claim, what you can claim for, type of award you can get