General Guidance
Planning permission is required for most forms of development. New buildings, extensions, material changes of use of buildings or land and the demolition of dwellings are all classed as 'development'. The display of most advertisement signs, pruning or felling of protected trees, works affecting listed buildings and works in conservation areas all require types of formal consents under planning laws.
Please note that Building Control Consent may also be required and the advice of the Building Control section should be sought. See also Planning Permission compared to Building Control Consent.
Minor Improvements
Most house extensions require permission. However, there are many cases where no permission is required for certain minor alterations and improvements to a domestic dwelling, subject to specific criteria. For more information see Permitted Development Enquiries.
Please note that minor works to dwellings in Northgate Conservation Area are restricted by an Article 4 Direction.
Specific Guidance
Guidance is provided here on certain specific types of development, as follows: