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Planning frequently asked questions

Questions often asked about planning.

• I wish to do work on a tree, or know more about hedges. Visit our trees and hedges pages
• My property is a Listed Building, what do I need to do?
• I wish to extend my home, do I need planning permission?
• I am still not sure if I need planning permission? Ask a Planning Officer for their opinion by submitting a pre application advice form
• I need planning permission, what do I do now?
• I need advice on Inclusive (disabled) access
• Where can I get ordnance survey maps/site location plans from? How to prepare plans, drawings and other documents
• I wish to view maps online for such data as conservation areas, listed buildings, etc..  View "Hawkeye" interactive mapping system
• What do I need to support my planning application? 1App Glossary of Local Requirements
• Where can I get planning application forms and details of fees?
• Which electronic document formats are acceptable when submitting electronic files?
• How is my planning application processed?
• How does the council publicise planning notifications, including notifying neighbours? Statement of Community Involvement
• I haven’t been asked to comment about an application, can I still make comments and how do I submit comments?
• Can I speak about a Planning Application at a meeting of the Planning Committee?
• When is the next Planning Committee meeting? Calendar of meetings
• What is Public Access? Public Access is an on-line internet service that allows searching by a variety of criteria such as address, date and type of planning application, planning appeal, building control application, and enforcement notice
• Copies of plans and documents are viewable on Public Access
• I require copies of planning documents
• Do I need to apply for Building Regulation consent? Building Control
• How does the Council deal with Planning Enforcement? How can I make a complaint or report an unauthorised development?
• Who is responsible for the Peterborough Local Plan and the Peterborough Local Development Framework? Planning Policy

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