Internal Alterations

Conditions

In most cases, it is not necessary to apply for planning permission to carry out internal alterations. This assumes that the basic nature of the property and the way it is used will not change. Planning Permission is likely to be required if at least one of the following situations applies:

A single property is being divided up into two or more properties (or into flats or bedsits).
A property that has previously been divided up is now being re-combined into one.
The property is a Listed Building.
The property, or part of it, is intended to be used for a different purpose after the alterations.
The internal alterations are to be carried in conjunction with other alterations that would require permission.

Points to Note

If in any doubt about whether or not permission is required, please email planning.control@darlington.gov.uk or contact the planning duty officer on 01325 388361.
If you wish to receive a formal letter stating whether or not planning permission is required for your proposed development, please see Permitted Development Enquiries.
If any structural work is involved, Building Control Consent may also be required. This is entirely separate from Planning (see Planning compared to Building Control).