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Do I need planning permission?

You may need planning permission for certain types of building work on your home or business. There are two ways you can find out if you do:

Charges

Make use of our pre-application advice to speed up and simplify the planning application process.

Do I need permission enquiry charges

Type of development

Service offered

Fee (including VAT)

Service code

Householder Residential Property

  • Informal written advice

£164.82 per property

DINPP1

Non-residential properties or land

  • Informal written advice

£202.26 per site or property

DINPP2

Prior Approval

  • Householder Residential Property
  • Informal written advice
£164.82 per property DINPRIORAPPVL1

Prior Approval

  • Non-residential property or land
  • Informal written advice
£202.26 per site or property  DINPRIORAPPVL2

Payment

Our how to pay page will take you through the payment process.

Conservation

If your home or business is in a conservation area, or is a listed building, different planning rules may apply.

When you don’t need planning permission

Find out what type of work you’re allowed to carry out by checking your permitted development rights.

You may want to apply for a lawful development certificate. This confirms that an existing or proposed use of land or development is lawful for planning purposes. It can help overcome any issues when you sell your property.

Penalties

If you start work without the correct permission or consent, you may be liable for enforcement action.