Planning and Building Regulation Approval
Frequently Asked Questions for Business People
- Why do I need permission?
- Do I need to apply for permission?
- Can I work from home or can I run a business from my house?
- What changes of use can I make to my existing business premises without consent?
- How do I apply for the permissions I may need?
- How long will a decision take?
- Is there a fee?
- Planning Applications: What types of planning application should I submit?
- What is the Unitary Development Plan and how does that affect me?
- What do I submit?
- Building Regulation and Planning Applications: How does the Council deal with them?
- Enforcement: What if you have gone ahead without permission?
Why do I need permission?
There are often two types of consent that you need, Planning Permission and Building Regulation Approval.
- Planning holds a balance between the need for new development and protecting the environment.