Planning and Building Control
New Article 4 Direction for HMOs from 1 October 2025:
Anyone intending to develop an HMO will need to obtain planning permission. Find out more about houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
Planning obligations supplementary planning document (SPD) consultation:
Find out more and have your say about the draft planning obligations SPD

Planning for householders
Find out about getting planning permission, fees, the services we offer, and watch planning committee meetings

Planning for developers
Watch planning committee meetings and get advice about planning obligations and developments

Building control
Find out about building regulations, demolition, inspections and fees