Pre-planning application advice service
Pre-planning application advice service
If your proposal requires planning permission, we encourage you to get pre-planning application advice.
How it can help you
One of our dedicated planning officers will review your proposal and provide tailored advice. They will help you to:
- identify and address potential issues early on
- be clear on what to include in your application to make sure it meets all requirements
- understand how to align your proposal with planning policies
This could save you time and money and increase the likelihood of getting approved.
How it works
Read our step-by-step process for what happens when you get pre-application planning advice.
Who can apply
We offer advice for:
- changes to your home
- minor to medium developments
- major developments
Different charges apply, depending on the size and type of development work.
Changes to your home
There are 2 services for homeowners.
Find out more and apply to make changes to your home
Minor to medium developments
Minor to medium developments include multiple types of proposals, for example basements and listed buildings.
Find out more and apply for a minor to medium development advice
Major developments
Major developments are split into major developments and large major developments. You can also get follow up advice on both of these.
Find out more and apply for major development advice
Freedom of Information
Pre-application advice will be published online once a related application is submitted. We will consider requests for advice to be disclosed at earlier stages, on a case-by-case basis.
If you think any information in your pre-application should be exempt, let us know when you make your request. We will consider reasons you have given for exemption and will contact you before giving any information.