Planning permission

If you want to carry out work on your property or change the use of a building or other land, you may need to get permission from the planning department of your local council. This is called 'planning permission'.

Applying for planning permission

You can find information about how to apply for planning permission on the Planning Portal website - the government's online service for planning.

You can use the tools and information on this site to find out about planning in your area and what development you can perform around your house.

The Portal's services also let you apply for planning permission electronically as well as submit and track an appeal online.

Getting help with planning

Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional planning advice if you can't afford to pay professional fees.

You can find information about eligibility and planning matters on the Planning Aid website.