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You are responsible for making sure you get planning permission, if it is needed for any building or works you carry out.

If you do not own the property to which any planning application relates, you will need the permission of the owner or landlord before any works can be implemented. We advise that you talk to the owner or landlord before pursuing a planning application.

Your neighbours may be affected by your proposals. It is therefore advisable that you talk to your neighbours about your plans before submitting any application.

Residential properties

Fnd out whether you need planning permission by referring to the guides and leaflet below. Note: These guides do not cover every situation - contact the Planning Department before you start work.

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and the Planning Portal have published guides for householders and flat owners:

Commercial premises

Works to commercial premises generally require planning permission.

More about planning permission for commercial premises

Unauthorised development

Where works have been carried out without the necessary permission, you may be able to regularise the situation by:

  • submitting a retrospective planning application

  • or applying for a lawful development certificate.
More information about Lawful Development Certificates:

Conservation areas and listed buildings

If you live in a conservation area, there are tighter controls limiting those works that you can carry out without a planning permission. 

More information about conservation areas

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