Overview
The following offers preliminary guidance for common instances where planning permission or consent is required.
If the development or works you are proposing are not listed here, please contact the Duty Planning Officer for advice as to whether permission is required.
In addition to the information contained here, the Planning Portal is a valuable resource, containing a range of general information which is needed to make an application, as well as guidance as to when planning permission is required.
For further information regarding application requirements, please see our General Planning Advice page.
If you are in any doubt as to whether planning permission is required, please contact the Duty Officer to avoid any future problems.
There are two methods for making an application:
- Apply online using the Planning Portal
- Apply in person or by post
For information on the processing of a planning application, please see our Application Process page. You can also view our leaflets 'How to make an application' and 'Considerate applicant'
Do I need permission for...
Extensions/alterations to Houses and
Flats - In most cases an application will need to be submitted for the extension of a house or flat. However, some
minor developments, for example a small house extension may be able to be built under 'Permitted Development Rights'.
For
roof extensions you may wish to refer to the 'Cambridge
City Council Roof Extension Design Guide'. The Communities and Local Government website contains a document called 'Planning - A Guide for Householders'. This booklet is also
available from the Planning reception.
The erection of new building/s and extensions/alterations to non-residential building - Unless the works are minor, the above developments require planning permission.
Please see our guidance notes which accompany the application forms for information on what should be submitted with an application.
Works to or around a Listed
Building - Works that affect the character or setting of a listed building require Listed Building Consent.
Please use
the following links for further information
and guidance notes regarding
listed buildings.
Demolition - Conservation Area Consent is required to demolish a building within
a conservation area.
Please use the following links for further
information and guidance notes regarding
demolition.
To install an Advertisement - Advertisement consent is needed for certain types of advertisements.
Please use this link for our contact details.