Do I need planning permission?
Summary
Not all development needs planning permission. You don’t need planning permission for most types of internal alterations
to buildings, unless the building is listed or for some external changes (e.g. installing telephone connections or alarm boxes).
Any other types of development will most likely need permission – the “further information” below lists some of the common
types of work where planning permission is needed.
With Effect from 1 October 2008 the rules on what development is permitted without the need for Planning Permission have
changed. You can find out more by visiting the Planning Portal Website on the link below;
Planning Portal
Environment
If you go ahead with your development without the required permission, we may ask you to make a retrospective planning
application (an application for the work that has already been started or completed).
If it is decided that permission should not be granted, you may have to put things back as they were. You can appeal but
if the verdict comes out against you and you still refuse to comply, the Council can take action to resolve the problem.
External links
Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG): Planning
The DCLG web site contains detailed information on planning regulations and law, as well as an excellent guide for householders.
If you’ve never had to seek planning permission before, read this guide first!
Planning Portal: Planning
Advice and guidance on whether you need planning permission from the Planning Portal.
Contact us
Contact: Development Control Team
E-Mail: planning@blaby.gov.uk
Telephone: 0116 272 7705
