Pre-application service

Do you..

• Have plans for building works or other developments?
• Have business premises, but wish to change the current use or alter/extend them?

Are you...

Unsure whether your proposal is likely to be acceptable but you know it needs permission ?

Our Pre Application service will identify any issues and advise if permission is likely to be granted, but this is not a legally binding document 

The fees to cover the costs of providing this Pre- App service, are detailed here Pre-application Charter and Fees from 1 April 2025

The forms to fill in are:

• pre-application advice application form - major development [pdf document]
• pre-application advice application form - minor/Householder/other development [pdf document]

If you need a legally binding decision which confirms if a proposal requires planning permission, you should apply for a Certificate of Lawful Development and not use this Pre-application Advice service. 

For further information please see our Certificate of Lawful Use page