The Planning Portal (planningportal.gov.uk) is the definitive home for planning and Building Control advice and is aimed at everyone from central government and local authorities to planning professionals and citizens.

If you’re thinking of extending or carrying out work to your home, the Planning Portal’s website can help determine whether you need to apply for planning permission and, if so, you can apply online at planningportal.gov.uk/apply.

The site has access to development plans, maps, regulations and guidance notes upon which most application and appeal procedures are based. You can also obtain the latest planning news, find out more on the Permitted Development rules and search for appeals online.

Useful Tools The Planning Portal offers a range of user-friendly tools to help guide you through the planning process, including the following:

Interactive House & Terrace

You can explore our interactive semidetached house for planning guidance on many common householder projects, including home microgeneration in England.

You can also gain guidance relating to flats, shops and basements as well as many common householder projects via our Interactive Terrace.

Visit planningportal.gov.uk/house for details. Planning Portal home page: planningportal.gov.uk

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