Planning Permission

Everything you need to know about applying for planning permission in the UK

• Outline vs Full Planning Permission - Outline permission establishes the principle of development, while full permission approves all the details of a specific scheme.
• What Happens If Planning Permission Is Refused? - If your planning application is refused, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, resubmit an amended scheme, or try to negotiate with the council.
• What Is Permitted Development? - Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? - Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• Do I Need Planning Permission? - A clear guide to when you need planning permission in England and Wales, and when your project might fall under permitted development.
• How to Apply for Planning Permission in the UK - A step-by-step guide to submitting a planning application in England, from preparing your documents to receiving a decision.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? - Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.
• How Much Does Planning Permission Cost? - A breakdown of planning application fees in England, plus the additional costs you should budget for.
• What Happens If You Build Without Planning Permission? - The risks and consequences of carrying out development without the required planning permission, and how to regularise unauthorised work.
• HMO Planning Permission: The Complete UK Guide - Everything you need to know about planning permission for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the UK, including when you need it and how to apply.
• What Is an HMO? Rules, Licensing and Planning Requirements - An overview of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the UK - what qualifies, who needs a licence, and when planning permission is required.
• HMO Licence: How to Apply, Costs and Requirements - A practical guide to applying for an HMO licence in the UK - what you need, how much it costs, and how long it takes.
• Building Regulations Explained: What You Need to Know - A clear guide to building regulations in the UK - what they are, when they apply, and how they differ from planning permission.
• Change of Use: Converting Commercial Property to Residential - How to convert offices, shops, and other commercial buildings to residential use - prior approval routes, full planning, and the rules for each use class.
• Planning Permission for Shop Fronts and Signage - When you need planning permission or advertisement consent for shop fronts, signage, and external alterations to commercial premises.
• Working from Home: Do You Need Planning Permission? - When working from home crosses the line from incidental use to a material change of use, and what planning rules apply to home businesses in the UK.
• Airbnb Planning Permission: Do You Need It? - When letting your property on Airbnb or other short-let platforms requires planning permission, and what the new rules mean for hosts in the UK.
• Planning Permission for Loft Conversions - Most loft conversions do not need planning permission under permitted development rights. Learn the rules, volume limits, costs, and when you do need to apply.
• Planning Permission for House Extensions - Learn which house extensions need planning permission and which are permitted development. Covers rear, side, front, and two-storey extensions with size limits and costs.