Written confirmation whether planning permission is necessary can be provided by the Council. This is not the same as a ‘Lawful Development Certificate’, which will undertake a formal process, but could be used as an informal alternative.

How to apply

In order to request the permitted development confirmation the following information is required:

Complete our online form for a pre-application planning enquiry

What will be provided

A letter confirming whether planning permission is required. If planning permission is required, you can request for a householder assessment and pay the additional fee. The officer will then provide full reasons why it requires consent and a brief assessment of the likelihood of consent being granted.