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Applying for planning permission

Chapters in this topic

  1. When you'll need permission
  2. Apply for planning permission
  3. Making changes
  4. Appeal a decision

When you'll need permission

You’ll probably need planning consent if you’re going to:

  • building something new
  • make changes to an existing property
  • change the use of an existing building - for example, a barn into a house

For more information, you can visit the Planning Portal.

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