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Before you make your planning application

Planning application steps to take

Here’s a list of things to do before you begin making your planning application:

Check if you need permission

Check relevant planning constraints on our public GIS

Including: planning history, flood risk zones, conservation areas, tree protection orders, etc…

Check if your building is listed

Check wildlife, trees and biodiversity considerations

Validation checklists

Check the design of your proposal

Amendments to Planning Applications