This in not an official planning application or determination form. It has been
designed to help people who want to know if they are likely to need planning permission to
carry out improvements to their home. This form is most useful for dwellings built since 1947
whereby permitted development restrictions may apply to properties. Guidance is available on
the planning portal at
www.planningportal.gov.uk.
We aim to reply within
15 working days of receipt. This will constitute an informal response,
as a definitive response can only be obtained through the submission of a Certificate of
Proposed Lawful Development.
What to expect from this service
• An informal officer opinion as to whether permission is required for a development
• A written response in the form of a letter or email within 15 working days
• Input from the Council’s Planning Technicians
What not to expect
• Advice on complex proposals. If the facts of the case are inconclusive, require significant research in to case law or a formal legal opinion then a Lawful Development Certificate may be required
• A site visit or meeting. All advice will be via a desktop analysis
• Views as to whether permission would be granted if required.