Our 'Do I Need Planning Permission?' form can be downloaded below to help people get informal advice about whether they are likely to need planning permission to carry out improvement works on their homes; or build extensions or outbuildings.

Please note this form should only be used for alterations to a domestic premises and should not be used for housing developments, commercial alterations, agricultural activities, or changes of use. If you are unsure then please contact the Planning Service at Tedder Hall.

This is a discretionary service offered by the council. In order that we can provide the service to a consistent and high standard the council has decided that the cost of providing the service should partly be recovered directly and not fall as a general cost to the council tax payer. The charge for processing the forms will be £60, payable with your enquiry. Forms that are not accompanied by the fee will be returned.

If you could complete this form and hand it in or send it to the Planning Service at the address shown on page 4, of the form. We will aim to reply to your enquiry within 15 working days.

Click here to download a PDF version of the form

Building Regulations Approval is also required for many types of development. You are advised to check with Building Control to determine whether Building Regulations Approval is needed for your proposal. Their details are available on the following page:

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Any development that occurs without the benefit of planning permission, where permission was required, may be the subject of enforcement action. The carrying out of certain types of development without consent is a criminal offence.