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Planning Guidance

• The Planning System

  Understand the planning system, its purpose and how it aims to maintain a consistent approach to applications and development.

• Permitted Development

  A range of development can be carried out under 'permitted development rights' without the need for planning permission. Find out details on restrictions that may apply to your property or proposal.

• Pre-application Planning Advice

  Details of how to make a pre-application enquiry and the information we need from you to advise on development proposals.

• Planning Enforcement

  How planning legislation is enforced, how to report a complaint relating to planning development and the steps taken if a breach occurs.

• Solar Panels

  Find out whether you require planning permission for the installation of solar technology

• Site Waste Management Plans

  These are now a legal requirement for all construction projects of over £300,000 in value and can help you avoid waste, save lots of money, and protect the local environment.

• Householder Planning Guidance

  A guide for householders to determine the need for planning permission, how to get advice and apply if required.

• Business Planning Guidance

  A guide to planning requirements for businesses, common application types and how to get further information and advice.

• Telecommunications Development

  Information on the Council’s duties with regard to processing telecommunication’s applications, plus details of development and considerations that are outside of our control.

• Section 106 Agreements

  Guidance on what Section 106 Agreements are and the Council’s policies regarding them

• Planning Authorities

  The planning system involves a range of organisations that each have a level of responsibility for development in a given area.