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Planning

Apply for planning permission, see planning applications and read about planning policy.

Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Find out how to make sure your building project complies with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Householder energy savings

Find out if you need planning permission for solar panels, heat pumps, wall insulation or electric vehicle charge points.

Find and comment on planning applications

View and comment on valid planning applications.

Applying for planning permission

Apply and pay for planning permission online, download application forms and get more information about the planning application process.

Planning policy

Find out how we are making sure development and change in land use is suitable, sustainable and in the public interest.

Unauthorised development

Report a breach of planning control.

Conservation and design

Planning information about listed buildings, houses in conservation areas and urban design.

Local land charges

Information about local land charges, property searches, common land, property owned by us and land available for development.

Street naming and numbering

​Apply for street naming and numbering for new properties and developments, or to change the name of your property.

Frequently asked questions

Information about applying for planning permission and commenting on planning applications.

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