What Can You Expect from the Planning Team?

The purpose of the Planning Team

Most new buildings, major alterations to existing buildings, as well as changes in the uses of land and buildings need planning permission from the District Council. Our job is to provide the right balance between encouraging development which provides homes, jobs, services for the community and protecting the character of our towns, villages and countryside.  Whilst achieving this, we aim to ensure that local people also have a say in what happens around them.

These pages are designed to enable you to access information and advice on planning issues that may affect you, including guidance on whether you need planning permission, how to make an application, viewing or commenting on an application and concerns you may have regarding a breach of planning control.

Contact Us

For enquiries regarding any of the services offered by the Planning team please contact our help desk at help.desk@hart.gov.uk or on 01252 774419.

For queries relating to current planning applications, the completion of planning application forms or using the Planning Online Service, further assistance is also available from one of our team, Monday-Friday 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm, at the Civic Offices.  For further details click here.  

Please note that this service does not include queries relating to pre-application advice or whether or not you require planning permission.  These services are by written request only and they are chargeable.

Feedback

We endeavour to provide a good public service and would welcome your feedback so that we can continue to provide a high quality service.

Please tell us if we have not provided the service to your satisfaction. Equally, please let us know if you are happy with the service received and advice given.

These comments represent an opportunity for us to review what we are doing and make improvements to the service we offer.

Please contact us at help.desk@hart.gov.uk or on 01252 774419.

Planning News:

• Making Changes to Planning Permissions
• Permitted Development Guidance