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Before making a planning application

You can find an overview of the planning application process here.

Permitted development

Developments that may not need planning permission.

Withdrawal of permitted development rights (Article 4 directions)

Information about the withdrawal of permitted development rights (known as an 'Article 4' direction) by the Local Planning Authority.

Planning pre-application advice service

Using our pre-application planning advice service before making a planning application can help things go more smoothly.

Planning advice