Do I Need Planning Permission?

Development at domestic properties does not always require a planning application.  Some development can be carried out under the permitted development rights. To assist you with the permitted development rights of domestic properties we have produced a set of guidance notes.  We have broken down each section of the legislation into a flow chart, which you can use to check whether your proposal will or will not require planning permission.

Please note that this guidance should only be used as assistance with the legislation and that the views are merely the opinion of officers of the Council at the time of printing, which are likely to vary from time to time as guidance and case law develops.

       The following information has been taken from The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008

       For further details in regard to ‘permitted development’, please refer to the guidance outlining common householder projects on the Planning Portal website.

If you are in any doubt with regard to your proposal and would like an informal response you can submit a permitted development enquiry form, along with a location plan outlining the site and plans indicating the proposal, however there will be a fee of £30 for this informal advice.  

For formal confirmation that your proposal is permitted development you will need to apply for a Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development. Details of how to apply are included below and with each set of guidance notes.  When applying we would also recommend that you discuss your proposal with your neighbours, even though there is no requirement for the Council to consult the public as this is not a planning application.

• Applying for a Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development
• Application for a Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development