You can comment on applications during the consultation period.

Comment on a planning application.

There are different planning consents and approvals you may need before starting any work or your project may fall under permitted development.

Check if you need permission for your project.

You can apply online via the Planning Portal.

Read the checklist and apply for planning permission.

View planning fees and how to pay if you're not applying through the Planning Portal.

Read our planning appeal guidance and how to submit an appeal.

Appeal a planning decision.

Building regulations apply to most building work even if you don't need planning permission.

See our building control section to check if you need approval, fees and how to apply.

You must get permission from us to demolish a building or part of a building.

Submit a demolition notice.

You can request a copy completion certificate online if we were the building control body that inspected your work.

Request a copy completion certificate.

If you are concerned about a building or structure being unsafe, please let us know.

Report a dangerous structure.

Read our information on how to report unauthorised development.

Before you contact us, you should be able to find what you need in our planning and building control section.

Accessing planning and building control services online speeds up the process as enquiries are logged straight into our system.

But if you can't find what you're looking for get in touch.

• Contact planning services
• Contact building control services