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Planning applications - householders

If you are thinking of making alterations to your house or flat you will need to consult us to see if you require planning permission.  Please send details of your proposal to us using our enquiry form.

Some proposals involving residential property may require you to submit a different type of application than the general Householder Application for works or extension to a dwelling. Such instances include:

  • If your property is a listed building (you need to complete householder application and an application for listed building consent)
  • If there is a change of use (working from home) and it is no longer a main home (you must apply for full planning permission).
  • If you are interested in putting up a new home (you must apply for full or outline planning permission).

Householder applications

These are applications dealing with house extensions, garages, enlargements to gardens, erection of walls and fences to domestic properties, or any other outbuildings within the boundary of your own property.   

Your completed application forms (3 copies) should be accompanied by the relevant checklist.  You should indicate on the checklist the information you have provided and which information you do not consider relevant to your application.  Please note, however, that any application which does not provide all the required details may not be validated. 

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Guidance note
 
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Building regulations

You should also be aware that Building Regulations are often needed for developments given Planning Permission. You should consult with our Building Regulations Service to determine whether a building regulations application is required.