Guide to planning permission

Planning permission is basically approval to start the building or alteration work you want to do. Not all development needs planning permission, but in most cases you will need to get the relevant approval before you can begin, which means sending a planning application to us. These pages tell you how the planning permission process works, and how we can help you if you are unsure what type of permission, if any, you need for your project.

• Do I need planning permission?
• Before you make a planning application
• How to submit a planning application
• How we deal with your planning permission
• Design and access statements
• How we enforce planning regulations
• How to appeal against a planning decision
• Consent to display an advertisement
• Wind turbines and planning permission