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Do I need Planning Permission?


In principle, all development requires planning permission but there are exceptions known as "permitted development" defined by Government regulations. It is important to remember that every house is different. There may have been restrictions put on your home when it was first built meaning a planning application will be needed anyway. Therefore, your enquiry will always need thorough research to avoid us giving you the wrong advice.

If your enquiry is not related to a dwelling, i.e. a business, please write in describing your proposal.

Listed Building? Conservation Area?
This will greatly affect what you can and can't do. Please tell us when making your enquiry.

This guide will give you some general advice about what needs a planning application and how an application is processed.

Do I Need Planning Permission?
This printable guide will give you some general advice about what needs a planning application.

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Submit A 'Householder Enquiry Form' This form will ask you all the questions we need to know to see if you need planning permission for an alteration or extension to your home. We will aim to advise you within 10 working days. Contact householder queries direct on 01255 686 119or email householderqueries.planningservices@tendringdc.gov.uk

Here is an easy to use on-line guide from the Government that may assist you.

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Here is an easy to use on-line guide from the Government that may assist you.

We offer a pre-application advice service where we can discuss your ideas and work together to resolve possible issues before making a formal planning application.

Pre-application Advice
This will take you to our Pre-application Advice pages. This service allows us to work together to discuss your ideas and possible issues before you make your formal application.

Find out if your property is in a Conservation Area

Conservation Area?
Find out if your property is in a Conservation Area using the property search in Public Access', then click the constraints tab.

Find out if your property is a Listed Building through English Heritage.

Listed Building?
Find out if your property is a Listed Building through English Heritage.



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Building Regulation Permission
Please remember that building regulations and planning permission are completely different. Please visit our Building Regulation Home Page for further information.



Page Last Updated
18 May 2012