Guide to types of planning permission and checklists

Other permissions you may need

Mineral works

For the extraction of minerals.

Aquaculture and marine fish-farming

For the development of new marine fish farms or alterations to existing marine fish farms.

Hazardous Substance

If you plan to have hazardous substances at or above the specified controlled quantities.

Prior Notification and Prior Approval

Prior Notification is a procedure where a developer must notify the planning authority of details of their proposed development before exercising Permitted Development Rights. The outcome of this notification will be either that Prior Approval is not required, allowing the development to proceed, or that Prior Approval is necessary, requiring additional steps.

Section 50 Certificate Planning

Section 50 Certificate for planning shows permissions have been obtained for a development (accompanying an application for a premises licence to sell alcohol).

Tree Preservation Orders

Tree Preservation Orders protect individual trees and woodlands that make a significant contribution to the appearance or natural beauty of an area, or are of cultural or historical importance.

Related permissions

Road Construction Consent - for the design and construction of all new roads associated with new developments for which a planning application has been submitted.

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