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
Some things to think about before you start work, whether or not you need to apply for planning permission
Find information and common examples of when you will need to apply for planning permission
Find information on conservation areas and advice for people living in these areas
What you need to do to comment on a planning application
What to do if you believe a planning control has been breached
How the planning application process works and how to search for planning decisions in your area
How to find out whether a building has been listed
Find information on the changes to planning regulations for homeowners