Do I need planning permission?

If you have read the guidance on the planning portal, but remain unsure whether planning permission is needed for your proposal, we can give you informal advice through our pre application advice service. This is where a planning officer will assess your enquiry based on the relevant planning policies, the service can also be used to answer more in depth queries about planning legislation or any other matter that could require further research. 

Please note your enquiry will not be actioned without a fee (unless a fee exemption applies).

Please see the charging schedule for pre application enquiries below:

Pre application fees (PDF, 194 KB)

In order to submit a pre application enquire please complete the relevant pre application form below or email [email protected] with the relevant details/documents shown within the guidance/forms below:

Pre application form Pre application form (PDF, 216 KB)

Householder pre application form Householder pre application form 2026 (PDF, 208 KB)

Click on the picture of the house for further guidance.  

Please be advised that most dwellings will benefit from permitted development rights whereby certain small scale building projects will not require planning permission.