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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…
Includes building regulations, planning permission and finding land and property information
Check out how you can view proposed building plans or developments and object or comment on them through the local council
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Explains how conditions attached to a planning permission should be used and discharged effectively
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
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...
This guidance provides information about permission in principle - a new planning consent route.
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