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Frequently Asked Questions

- What’s the difference between planning and building control?

Who owns this piece of land?

Where can I find professional help?

Professional help can be found at the below websites:

The Royal Town Planning Institute,

The Royal Institute of British Architects,

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors,

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

- How much does a planning application cost? - Fees 06.12.23 (PDF Document, 0.11 Mb)

Please note that planning application fees increased on 6 December 2023.

The provision for a ‘free go’ on application resubmissions has now been removed, but individual applications that were already eligible for a free resubmission prior to the change (i.e. before 6 December 2023) will remain so.

What documents do I need to submit for my planning application?National and Local Requirements for Planning Applications (July 2013) (Word Document, 1.71 Mb)

What issues can be taken into consideration on a planning application? How we make decisions

How long does an application take to determine?

Are all planning applications determined by the Planning Committee?

- What does a site plan look like? Sample Site Plan (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)

Last updated: Thu 7 March, 2024 @ 18:30