This section includes information about:
- Development
Control
Applying for and monitoring planning permission - Building
Control
Make sure your development meets building regulations - Growth Areas and Planning Policy
- Historic Buildings & Trees
- Research and Information
Alterations to your house
From the 1 October 2008 there will be important changes to the rules allowing you to alter or extend your house.
Visit our development control pages for more information on these rules.
Sustainable Design Supplementary Planning document
Guidance to applicants of major planning applications on how to meet the council's sustainable design & construction requirements.