Planning FAQs
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Q: How do I comment on a planning application?
Q: Will my comments on planning applications be confidential?
Q: When do I need planning permission for something?
The planning system covers a wide range of development but not everything requires planning permission. For a guide as to whether you might need Planning Permission, Advertisement Consent or Building Control Consent for work that you want to do, see these pages which are on the Planning Portal, a government website.
Q: How do I apply for planning permission?
Q: Why do I need to apply for planning permission and building control consent separately?
Q: Will I be consulted on planning applications near me?
Q: How can I report a breach of planning control?
Q: What policies do planners use to assess applications?
Q: How do I find the contact details of the case officer for a particular application?
Q: Is there any help available to explain the proposals?
Q: Is there any advice available or on how to comment?
Q: I have difficulty reading English are there services to assist me?
Q: I am disabled, are there any services to assist me?
Q: How can I be consulted on planning policy?
Q: If I cut off branches from an overhanging tree, do I put it back in their garden?
Q: How do I get a council-owned tree pruned?
Q: Is there a law about tall hedges blocking light?
Q: Which policy documents will my proposal be considered against?
