Planning advice appointments

Before you book an appointment with the Duty Planning Officer check if they can offer you advice.

For general planning advice check the Planning Portal first:

• advice on the types of work you can do under permitted development
• interactive guides to help you explore how to progress common householder projects
• advice on planning fees and costs

The Duty Planning Officer cannot:

• give an opinion on whether or not we will grant planning permission (you should apply for pre-application advice for this)
• discuss the detail of current large or complex proposal (you should speak to the Case Officer)
• discuss the technical merits of applications, refusals, or appeals
• agree to any minor amendments to planning permissions
• discuss any planning enforcement enquiries or issues (you should speak to the Planning Enforcement Team)
• discharge any planning conditions on a decision notice
• advise whether your property has permitted development rights.
• advise whether or not a proposal is within Permitted Development Rights (you need to apply for Lawful Development Certificate for this)