Important notice
Important notice
If you want an update on your planning application, you can check the status of your application by using the online planning register.
This section provides advice and guidance from our planning service, including heritage and design. If you have a home improvement project in mind, there is guidance available on whether or not you need planning permission.
The planning service is currently undergoing a planning service improvement programme.
Do you need planning permission?
Find out if common projects need planning permission, and use interactive guides for projects, such as extensions.
You can take the next steps to move your project forward, such as applying for building control approval or using our planning pre-application advice service.
For information on how we process planning applications, view our Planning Charter (PDF, 69.59 KB). Planning is an open process so you should also view our Planning Privacy Notice (PDF, 150.37 KB).