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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

    • 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

  • Guidance on plan-making.

  • Details on the new capacity and capability programme, to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners.

  • Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.

  • Supports effective delivery of planning application process.

  • 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...

  • Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.

  • The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.

  • Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.