Do I need Planning Permission? 

Do I need planning permission?

General advice about whether planning permission is required is on the Planning portal website.

You can find out about the planning permission required for developing your home with this simple visual guide.

If Planning Permission is Required:

A range of planning guidance notes can be downloaded using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Planning Guidance Leaflets

• Shopfront Design (560kb .pdf) - added April 2002]
• Shopfront Security Shutters (539kb .pdf) - added April 2002]
• Conservation Areas (837kb .pdf) - added April 2002]
• Conversion of Shops to Residential Accommodation (1,138kb .pdf) - added April 2002]
• A Guide to Extending Your Home (1,138kb .pdf) - added August 2002]
• Conversion to Flats-Guidelines (791kb .pdf) - added August 2002]

If you don't need planning permission you may require other permissions, including building regulation approval. You can get advice on these requirements by contacting us.

E-mail:

planning.services@
thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577000