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A beginner’s guide to planning permission

If you’re thinking of doing some work to your home, or you want to carry out some building work, you might need permission. Here is everything you will need to know to get started.

If you already know you need permission or you already know how it works, check out our pages about getting your application underway.

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Do you need planning permission?

The best place to start is the Planning Portal.  It is an independent website that explains everything you need to know about planning permission. It includes: