Planning can feel confusing when you are not sure whether your project needs a full planning application, a lawful development certificate, prior approval or no formal consent at all. Planning Application Services (PAS) has created these guides to help homeowners understand the most common planning routes, the drawings usually required and the issues councils often look at.

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Use the guides below as a starting point for your project. Whether you are planning an extension, loft conversion, garage conversion, garden building, driveway, dropped kerb, change of use or retrospective application, these articles explain the key points to consider before you spend money on builders, suppliers or installation work.