We encourage you to seek advice when you are thinking about making a planning application.
There are a number of ways in which advice can be obtained, all of which are aimed at helping you submit a better quality application.
Quick guide to planning advice
- Do I need planning permission? — use our online tool
- Duty Planning Officer service — free assistance to householders
- Pre-application advice service — for developers and householders
- Further planning guidance — planning briefs and design guidance


