Get planning advice

• get answers to simple queries about planning processes or checks (Planning Information Service)
• get advice on simple planning projects, provided that they are not a listed buildings, and a brief written summary (Duty Planner Standard Service)
• get advice at a meeting on complex planning projects (including listed buildings) and a written summary (Duty Planner Complex Service).
• come to a pre-application meeting and get detailed written advice (Pre-Application Advice Service)
• get a dedicated planning officer assigned to your project and come to a series of design meetings for large-scale, comprehensive redevelopment schemes (Planning Performance Agreement Service)
• get advice about a listed building from a conservation officer
• find out how to engage the local community before and during the application process

Cost

The charge for the service from 1 April 2025 is £241.34 (including VAT) for an appointment.

Follow up meeting is £120.67 (including VAT) This will be by email correspondence only for review of revised drawings post initial advice; within 12 months of original request.