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Check out how you can view proposed building plans or developments and object or comment on them through the local council
Search for an appeal against a planning decision or notice from your local planning authority, or start a new appeal.
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…
When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals
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
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.
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
Developers should fill in this form to show how a development will achieve biodiversity net gain (BNG).
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
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
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision.
Appeal against a planning enforcement notice. How to apply, who can apply, claim costs, how long it takes
The rules for putting up scaffolding on your property - licence, checks, safety, builder, scaffold companies
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
Planning application form templates for local planning authorities, a template fire statement for use by applicants and application forms for Crown Development for use by Crown Bodies.
To help ensure that an authority giving development consent for a project makes its decision knowing the likely effects on the environment.
Apply to buy nutrient mitigation credits from Natural England to offset nutrient pollution from housing development.
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
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