What about planning permission?

You will need to apply for planning permission to carry out most building work or to carry out any material change of use of a building or land, but there are some exceptions. These are set out in various legislative documents. The legislation is complex and you are therefore advised to submit any proposals in writing. (Please contact Development Control for guidance).

 

You may also require advertisement consent, Listed Building consent, Conservation Area consent, or consent to fell or carry out works to a tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order or located in a conservation area.

 

If you are proposing any other works or change of use , write to us with details and we will explain whether planning permission, building regulation consent or any other consents are required from the City Council and send out the appropriate application forms.

 

We actively encourage pre-application discussions on the likelihood of permission being granted. You are therefore advised to contact us by telephone or in writing for further advice in this respect. If you send sketches of your proposals this will help us to understand what you want to do.

 

You can obtain the forms required from the Planning Application Forms Page  There are also notes and a feescale to help you. You can simply download the forms, fill them in and post your application to Bridge House together with the relevant fee, site plans and drawings.