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Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Guidance on householder permitted development rights, which allow improvement and extension of homes without the need to make a planning application.
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision.
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
Explains the process for obtaining a lawful development certificate for existing or proposed use.
Sets out special provisions for Crown Development and Urgent Crown Development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
Key fact sheets on recent permitted development rights and changes to the Use Classes Order.
Responding to suspected breaches of planning control.
This guidance provides information about permission in principle - a new planning consent route.
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