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Planning permission

Changes to planning regulations for homeowners

From 1 October 2008, most homeowners won’t need planning permission to extend their homes while other common building projects should be approved more easily

Before you start work

Some things to think about before you start work, whether or not you need to apply for planning permission

Planning permission - when to apply

Find information and common examples of when you will need to apply for planning permission

Conservation areas and advice

Find information on conservation areas and advice for people living in these areas

Commenting on other applications

What you need to do to comment on a planning application

Reporting a planning breach

What to do if you believe a planning control has been breached

Making a planning application

How the planning application process works and how to search for planning decisions in your area

Finding a listed building

How to find out whether a building has been listed

Changes to planning regulations for homeowners

Find information on the changes to planning regulations for homeowners

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