Planning and building control

Planning and building control regulations control what you can build.

Building control

Building control approve certain stages of building work so work can continue. Nearly all building work needs building control approval.

Planning

Find out about planning applications and planning appeals. Report building work that does not have planning permission.

Planning guidance

Planning guidance for advice on applications, appeals and local plans. Plain English guide explains how the planning system in England works.

Planning policy

Planning policy plans for long term development. Policies are set out in local plans for an area. Planning or building must be in areas shown for development on a local plan.