The Planning Portal website provides free information about planning issues and the application process. Interactive guidance is available for residential properties.
There is also information and guidance in the links listed on this page and more widely on the internet.
If you would like more specific advice about a planning issue, or would prefer us to research the issue, you can pay for planning advice from the planning team.
Our planning advice service
- Do I need planning permission? This is the most commonly asked question, usually to confirm that planning permission is not required - confirmation can provide peace of mind and save time and money before embarking on a project
- General planning advice about restrictions, permitted development, planning conditions or other queries
- Planning obligations and Section 106