FAQ
About planning
Planning law, policy and guidance
Development plans
- What is the 'development plan'?
- What is a structure plan?
- What is a strategic development plan (SDP)?
- What is a local plan?
- What is a local development plan (LDP)?
- Where can I view plans?
Development management
- What is 'development management'?
- What constitutes development?
- Does all development require planning permission?
- Do I need planning permission to work from home?
- Do I need planning permission to carry out work on trees?
- Do I need planning permission to install a satellite dish?
- Is planning permission required to display an advertisement?
- What does it mean if a building is 'listed'?
- What is a conservation area?
- Do I need to gain planning permission for a change of use?
Making an application
- How can I find out if I require planning permission?
- Should I discussion my intention to develop with my planning authority before submitting an application?
- How do I apply for planning permission?
- What different types of planning applications are there?
- How will I know which planning permission form(s) to use?
- How much will my planning application cost?
- Where can I find details about planning consultants in my local area?
- Where can I find details about architects in my local area?
- Can I get help with my planning application?
- Is my planning application likely to succeed?
- Do I need to notify my neighbours of my intention to develop?
- How can I keep informed of the progress of my planning application?
- Can I make changes to my planning application after it has been submitted to the planning authority?
The planning decision
- What will the planning authority take into account in making a decision?
- How are planning decisions made?
- How long will a planning authority take to determine my application?
- What are planning conditions?
- What can I do if planning conditions are imposed on my permission?
- How will I know if my application has been accepted or refused?
- What can I do if planning permission is refused?
Planning appeals
- What is a planning appeal?
- Who deals with appeals?
- How do I appeal against a planning authority?s decision?
- Can I appeal against a planning authority's decision in respect of someone else's application?
- Is there a time limit on appeals?
- In what circumstances can I seek a judicial review?
- Can I appeal against a decision because I feel the decision process was not followed correctly?
- Where can I view previous planning appeal decision letters?
Planning enforcement
- What is likely to happen if I develop without obtaining the necessary permission, or if I do not comply with conditions imposed on a permission?
- How do I make a complaint about a breach of planning control?
Getting involved in planning
- How can I get involved in the planning process?
- How can I help shape development plans?
- Where can I find out about recent planning applications in my area?
- Where can I view planning applications?
- Can I comment on a planning application?
- Can I get help in making a comment on a planning application?
- How can I get in contact with my planning authority?
UKPlanning
- What is UKPlanning?
- Why can't I find the application I'm looking for?
- Is UKPlanning the only online portal for submitting planning applications?
- What are UKPlanning's terms and conditions?
- How can I contact UKPlanning?
