Check if you need permission

Some types of developments don’t require planning permission. It is your responsibility as the owner/developer to apply for planning permission when it is required.

If you are uncertain about the need for planning permission, you can apply to us for a Lawful Development Certificate, following which we will send you a formal decision which will confirm if you need to make a planning application or not.

The Planning Portal has prepared tools and advice to make is easier to understand the rules about when planning permission is required.

• Common projects - Planning Portal guidance on the building work you have in mind
• Interactive guides - visual clarification of the permitted development rules for specific projects
• Permitted development - further information about Permitted Development Rights

Find out if permitted development rights for your property have been removed.

There is an £100 fee for this service, which you will need to pay when completing the form.

We will respond within 10 working days.

Planning Aid England (PAE) provides fee, independent, professional planning advise and support to help individuals and communities to engage in the planning system.

This includes online guidance and a limited amount of free email advice which can be accessed via the Planning Aid England - Online Form. In some circumstances PAE may be able to offer additional bespoke support. To find out more visit Planning Aid England

Requests for advice about what we would grant planning permission for should be made using our pre-application advice service.

LABC Warranty

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A homeowner's guide to the planning process