what are
Planning applications
Planning permission refers to the approval given by the local authority under the power given to it by the 1948 Town and Country Planning Act to allow the building of, or changes to, a building.
It’s always best to contact your local planning department to find out if you require planning permission before you proceed. Not all building work, extensions or home alterations require you to apply for planning permission — some fall under something known as permitted development.
In the case of complete new builds, conversions and some larger extensions, planning permission will almost always be required — and if you live in a listed building you will need Listed Building Consent.
