Planning permission,
made clearer.
Big ideas for your home.
A clearer idea of what comes next.
From “do I need permission?” to the decision notice. Straightforward guides to help you ask the right questions and take the next step.
The project matters.
So do the rules where you live.
Where are you with your plans?
Start with a question. Leave with a useful next step.
Do I need planning permission?
Start with your property, your project and the rules where you live.
Read the guidePermitted development: what can I do?
Understand the checks behind work that may not need a full planning application.
Read the guideHow to apply for planning permission
From the first council conversation to submitting a complete application.
Read the guideDocuments, fees and timescales
Know what to prepare, what to budget for and when the decision clock starts.
Read the guidePlanning permission or building regulations?
Two different checks that your project may need to pass.
Read the guideUnderstanding a planning decision
Read the result, understand the conditions and work out your next step.
Read the guideThe rules where you live.
Planning is different across the UK. These links take you to the relevant official guidance.
See the plans
around your place.
Explore local proposals, open the council records and get a feel for what’s changing nearby.
Other decisions provide context, not a guarantee of what will be approved for your project.
Start with a place.
Get more from the planning toolsA little local knowledge
goes a long way.
Explore applications around your home, then follow an area or application to keep up with recorded changes.
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General guidance for getting started. Check your proposal with the relevant planning authority before starting work. Sources checked 28 September 2026.
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