Planning

Homeowners face tougher planning appeals rules from April as the government limits second chances and tightens what can be considered after a refusal

Neighbour dispute over garden washing line escalates after complaints about outdoor laundry spark mention of possible council involvement

Planning consultants say early pre-application advice could help homeowners avoid costly planning mistakes, but others warn it is no guarantee of success

New data reveals which UK councils are taking the toughest action on planning permission breaches, with enforcement notices rising sharply in recent years

England’s Land Use Framework introduces a national map to guide planning permission for new houses, but environmental protections could limit where you can build

A Bolton couple with arthritis have been told to remove a fence they put up after being unable to maintain an overgrown hedge

Villagers in Cossington say they were devastated after a memorial oak planted for Winston Churchill was cut down to make way for a housing development, with some claiming the decision to remove it was buried in early planning documents

Villagers claim they have used the route for decades as a public footpath – now a government inspector will rule on the dispute near Pippa Middleton’s country home

Daniel Toma refuses to remove a huge garage built without planning permission, insisting it is essential for his ambulance business despite repeated council enforcement