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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:

Check on Planning Portal: Do I need planning permission? (free)
Use our planning permission service (fees apply)

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.