Do You Need Planning Permission?
If you want to build an extension to your property or do other work to your home, or if you want to expand your business or change the use of your premises, you may need to apply for planning permission. Some minor alterations and extensions, particularly to houses, can often be carried out without the need for planning permission. This is known as permitted development.
Household Development
The Planning Portal's |visual guide for householders outlines common household projects and incorporates the new rules.
Explore the |interactive house for guidance on many householder projects or view the mini guides for |porches, |extensions and |loft conversions. The |interactive terrace has guidance relating to flats, shops and basements as well as many householder projects, in England. Alternatively, |a text only HTML version is available here.
Business
Planning Permission from the Council will usually be required to run a business from home or make any material changes in the way a business premises is used. More guidance can be given by contacting the |Planning Division.
You can also refer to general guides published by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
- |Planning Permission: A Guide for Business
- |Outdoor advertisements & signs: a guide for advertisers
- |A Farmers Guide to the Planning System
- |Planning and access for disabled people: a good practice guide
General advice on whether or not you need planning permission is also available from the |Planning Portal. However, if you are still not sure whether your particular proposal needs permission you can |submit a pre-planning application enquiry which will be allocated to a Planning Officer who will be pleased to advise you further.
Useful Tools
|Planning Portal Volume Calculator
|Planning Portal Fee Calculator
|Planning Portal Antenna Guide
Related pages:
Renewable technology
|View information about which forms of renewable technology require planning permission.
