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Find out if you need planning permission and apply in your area

Find out whether your home improvement or large scale commercial project needs planning permission or building regulations approval.

You will probably need planning permission if you want to:

  • build something new
  • make a major change to your building, such as building an extension
  • change the use of your building
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