Summary
General Information about the Development Control Section and links to relevant pages with regards to the Planning System.
Frequently Asked Planning Questions| [External Link].
View the Online Applications Register|.
Comment on a Current Planning Application|.
Submit an Online Application| [External Link].
What is Development Control?
The Development Control Section deals with the processing of planning applications. The Development Control process takes into account the Borough's policies and guidance|, Regional guidelines, and Central Government Planning Policy Guidance and Statements. Each scheme is assessed on its individual merits. This is to ensure development within the Borough is in both the public and environmental interest.
The Development Control Section deals with planning applications, provides advice on whether planning permission is needed or has been given and information with regards to Changes of Use, Advertisement Consent and Works to Trees.
From the 1 October 2008 there will be changes to the householder permitted development rights. For further information please visit the Planning Portal web site. |[External link].
An Enforcement Officer works alongside the Development Control Section and investigates complaints about things done without planning permission and pursues formal action against breaches that cause significant problems.
Online Applications
Make an online application via the Planning Portal |[External Link].
Weekly Lists| (applications validated/decided this week).
Comment on a current application online|.
The Planning Portal| [External Link].
The Application Process
Frequently Asked Planning Questions| [External Link].
Do I need planning permission?|
How do I make an application?|
Design and Access Statements|.
How much does an application cost?|
What happens to a planning application?|
How do I comment on a planning application?|
Planning Application Forms.|
Make an online application via the Planning Portal| [External link].
Mapping Services.|
Planning Appeals.|
Other Planning Consents
Advertisement Consent.|
Works to Trees.|
High Hedges.|
Listed Building Consent.|
Conservation Area Consent.|
Lawful Development Certificates.|
Boundary disputes.|
Telecommunications
Information on Telecommunications Development.|
The Planning Portal
Information on the Government's Planning Portal|
Frequently Asked Planning Questions| [External Link].
Planning Enforcement
Information on Planning Enforcement.|
Submit an Enforcement Complaint Online.|
High Hedge Complaints.|
Development Control Committee
Development Control Committee Membership|.
Speaking at the Development Control Committee|.