To find out whether you need planning permission you can:
- Check the Planning Portal
- Apply for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development
Common Householder Projects
The Planning Portal is an excellent source of information for anything to do with Planning Permission, and can also help with Building Regulations. With interactive guides and instructions about what permissions are most often needed, you can learn about:
- permissions needed for popular home refurbishments
- conservatories
- extensions
- loft conversions
- outbuildings
- porches
- working from home
Commercial or Other projects
The Planning Portal also provides information surrounding other larger and commercial properties, you can learn about:
- Change of use
- Warehousing and industrial properties
- Retail properties
- Adverts and signage
- Agricultural Development
We offer pre-application advice for new commercial developments if you do require planning permission.
Building Control Inspections
Most building work on your home will require Building Regulations approval before going ahead too. Essentially ensuring a building is safe and fit for use, it 's important to learn:
Demolition
Demolition of a building is generally not classed as ‘development’ and therefore planning permission is not usually needed. However, the demolition of certain buildings will need approval from the local planning authority beforehand.
Other permissions you may need
You may also require additional permission, such as listed building consent, planning permission for demolition in a conservation area or TPO consent. The Planning Portal can also help you check what you need to do about: