Use the Interactive House on the Planning Portal to see if you require permission to alter or extend your property. The simple visual guides outline common household projects. Links to further information will take you to the Planning Portal's Building Work and Greener Homes sections.

Mini Guides for common householder projects:   Please use the links below to assist you find information on the most common projects for works to a residential property.

Solar Panels

Conservatories

Decking

Extensions

Fences, walls and gates

Garage conversion

Should you require a formal written response then you will need to apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use or Development

To view a copy of Statutory Instrument 2008 No. 2362 click here

As well as planning permission, you may need building regulations approval, so check on this before you start work. In many cases, planning permission may not be required, but building regulation approval could be. For informal advice, please contact our Building Control team on 01803 861234, or view Building Control for further information.

The Planning Portal

 The Planning Portal is available to you in association with the Council's Planning Services. The Planning Portal is intended to be the first point of call for anyone who wants to find out about the planning system in England and Wales. It can help you find out if planning permission is required; has handy calculation tools and a satellite dish locator; and when/if you have found out you require planning permission you are able to Apply On-Line if you wish.

Further Information and Contact: 01803 861122 - Our Planning Administration team will be happy to help you.