Planning FAQs

If you have a planning query, we would encourage you to check our top 10 Planning FAQs [pdf] 1043KB.

Common queries:

• Planning applications
  • Submit An Application
  • Make your application valid
  • Planning fees
• Check the planning history of a property:
  • View records online
  • View our interactive map (please note that some of our maps won't work in Google Chrome)
• Find copy S106 agreements
  • View records online (you will need to search documents for the relevant planning application).
• Listed buildings
  
  • Find out if a property is listed: interactive map
• Conservation areas
  
  • Find out if you are in a conservation area: interactive map
  • Trees in conservation areas
    
• Tree preservation orders
  
  • Find out if a tree is covered by a TPO
  • Find copy TPO documentation (from 2009 onwards)
• Trees: bat protection and licences

Other sources of reference:

The Planning Portal is the online national resource for planning and building control. Advice on many commons projects is available on their website together with:

• Interactive tools

• Mini-guides that provide more detailed visual clarification of the permitted development rules for specific householder development projects such as:
  • Loft conversions
  • Extensions
  • Conservatories
  • Outbuildings
  • Porches

Ultimately, if you want to be certain that the existing use of a building is lawful for planning purposes or that your proposal does not require planning permission, you can apply for a Lawful Development Certificate.