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Service Description: This service deals with all GENERAL planning enquiries.

Your FAQ

Question: How long does it take for a certificate of lawfullness?

Answer: for a proposed development 4 - 6 weeks

for an existing development 8 weeks

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Frequently Asked Questions for this Service

How much does it cost to apply for Planning Permission?
How do I arrange a pre-application meeting with a Planning Officer?
Do I need Planning Permission for....................?
How quickly are Planning Applications determined?
How do I apply for Planning Permission?
How much is a copy of a decision notice?
How can I make my comments on a current Planning Application?
Can I have copies of plans from Planning History Files?
Do you have the Plans of my property?
How do I find out how my Planning Application is progressing?
I did not receive a neighbour notification letter for an application near me - why?
How do I inspect plans for an advertised planning application?
How is a Planning Application determined?
How long does it take for a certificate of lawfullness?
I have an expired Planning Application, how can I re-activate it?
Why is the site notice in the wrong place / missing?
How do I resolve a boundary dispute?
How do I make any amendments/changes to an approved scheme?
How long do I have to submit comments on a Planning Application?
How can I found out if an application has been submitted on…….?
Can I have copies of current planning applications?
The applicant has put in a new application - Do I need to resubmit my comments?
Am I entitled to re-submit an application free of charge if I receive a refusal to a Planning Application?
If I make any comments on a current Planning Application what will happen to them?
What issues will be taken into account in the consideration of a Planning Application?
If I submit comment on a Planning Application, will I be notified of the outcome?
How do I find out who owns a piece of land?
Which Planning Applications are sent to Committee?
I objected to an application and my comments would appear to have been ignored. Why has this happened?
How do I find out who owns the boundary around my property?
Can my letter of objection / support to a Planning Application be kept confidential?
Do I need to submit an application to demolish a property?
If my letter says that it is recommended conditional approval what does that mean?
How do I get independent advice on Planning matters?
Can I find out if there is a mobile phone mast near where I live?
I believe I do not need Planning Permission for work I wish to undertake. Can I obtain confirmation in writing?