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If you want to do building work or alter a building in some way it’s likely that your project will need some type of planning approval.
Not all building work needs full planning permission. There are 3 main routes to approval:
permitted development
prior approval
planning permission
You can use the householder guidance booklets below to assist and help you plan your project. The guides cover everything from the initial idea through to the completion of the build giving helpful tips and advice about both the planning and building control processes to help towards a successful application and build.
National Planning Portal
The national Planning Portal has more information on the planning approval process, and what types of permission are needed for different types of work.
An LDC isn’t the same as planning permission, but it is proof that your building work is lawful.
You will need to submit the same level of drawings and detail that you would to apply for planning permission. However, your application will be judged purely against legislation, and it doesn’t require your neighbours to be notified.
Prior approval
In some circumstances, you can complete work under permitted development only if you have prior approval from the Council. This means that your proposed works meet the permitted development requirements.
You can get prior approval for some work if the principle of the development has already been established.
A developer has to seek approval from us that specified elements of the development are acceptable before work can proceed.