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Planning Application Types
Understand which type of planning application your project may need before you start preparing drawings or submitting to the council.
Planning Application Services (PAS) helps homeowners, landlords, developers and property owners understand the different planning routes available for residential and small property projects.
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Not every project needs a full planning application. Some works may fall under permitted development, some may need a Lawful Development Certificate, while others require a householder application, change of use application, Section 73 variation, non-material amendment or specialist consent.
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Choosing the correct application type at the start can save time, reduce confusion and help avoid unnecessary delays with the local planning authority.
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Common Planning Application Types
Explore the main planning application types below. Each card gives a simple explanation of what the application is used for, when it may be needed and what kind of planning support PAS can provide.
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These application types cover many of the most common homeowner and property improvement projects, from extensions, loft conversions and garden buildings through to HMOs, short-let use, tree works, driveways, dropped kerbs and amendments to existing planning approvals.
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Pre Planning Application
Get pre application advice before submitting a full planning application. Get PAS to review your proposal.
House Extension Planning
Planning support for rear, side, wraparound and larger home extension projects.
Loft Conversion Planning
Help with loft planning rules, dormers, roof alterations, Article 4 areas and applications.
Garage Conversion Planning Permission
Check whether planning is needed and get support for converting garage space properly.
Garden Room Planning
Check if your garden room needs planning permission. PAS can review size, use, location and planning risks before you move forward.
Tree Felling Planning Advice
Need to remove or work on a protected tree? PAS can check planning risks, TPO issues and conservation area requirements before you move forward.
Solar Panels Planning Permission
Check if your solar panels need planning permission. PAS can review your property, conservation area issues, roof position and planning risks before you move forward.
Replacement Windows
Planning advice for replacement windows and new windows, including listed buildings, conservation areas and changes to style, material or appearance.
Lawful Development Certificate
Need a lawful development certificate or certificate of lawfulness? PAS can check your proposal, prepare drawings and help confirm whether the work is lawful.
Retrospective Planning
Need retrospective planning permission for work already carried out? PAS can review the position, assess planning risks and help you decide the next step.
Change of Use
Need change of use planning permission? PAS can review the existing and proposed use, check planning risks and advise on the next step.
Carports
Planning advice for carports and car ports. PAS can check size, position, property restrictions and whether planning permission may be needed.
Airbnb Planning Permission
Guidance for short-let and Airbnb use, including local planning rules, change of use issues and practical next steps.
Outline Planning
Need outline planning permission? PAS can review the site, proposal and planning risks before you commit to full drawings or a detailed application.
HMO Application
Planning support for HMO change of use applications, including layouts, submission drawings and supporting information.
Front Porch
Planning advice for new or enlarged porches, helping improve entrance space, shelter and kerb appeal.
Drop Kerb Application
Practical support for dropped kerb applications, including highways requirements, access drawings and planning checks.
Fencing Upgrade
Advice on boundary treatments, fence heights and planning requirements, especially for prominent or sensitive locations.
Patio Planning Permission
Guidance for patio and raised terrace projects where privacy, levels, overlooking or planning restrictions may apply.
Gates Planning Application
Planning support for new or replacement gates, including access, height, appearance and boundary considerations.
Shepherd Huts
Advice for shepherd huts used as garden rooms, holiday lets or living accommodation, including planning and use issues.
Non Material Amendment
Help with minor changes to an existing planning approval where the design needs updating without a fresh full application.
Garage Planning Permission
Need planning permission for a new garage? PAS can review the location, size, access, property restrictions and planning risks before you move forward.
S73 Application
Need to vary or remove a planning condition? PAS can review your existing approval, check the condition and advise on the next step for an S73 application.
Driveways
Planning advice for new driveways, driveway changes and front garden parking. PAS can check whether planning permission may be needed before you move forward.
Sheds
Advice for garden sheds and storage buildings, including size, location, permitted development and planning limits.
Demolition Planning Permission
Planning advice before demolishing a building, structure or part of a property. PAS can check planning risks, restrictions and next-step options.