Guide to types of planning permission and checklists

Consent for specific types of development

Section 42

For applications to have conditions which are attached to existing planning permission (detailed or planning permission in principle) either varied or removed altogether 

Further application

For applications for renewal of previous permission which has not expired

Listed Building Consent

Most works to a listed building, internal or external, need listed building consent, and may also need full planning permission

Conservation Area Consent

For applications to demolish a structure within a conservation area

Advertisement Consent

Some advertisements have ‘deemed consent’ meaning that formal consent is not required. For other proposals, you will need to apply for advertisement consent

Certificate of Lawfulness (existing)

For a retrospective application for an existing building or use which does not have consent or has been implemented in breach of planning regulations

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)

For an application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development which may be used to verify that your proposal is a Permitted Development

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