The Planning system plays an important role in modern society by helping to protect the environment in our towns and cities and in the countryside. Planning regulations have to cover many different situations and are quite detailed.
The general planning principles and the procedures for making a planning application are described in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) booklet Planning Permission - A Guide to Business. The Planning Portal also offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system.
Online planning offices provides planning application forms, links to your local Planning Offices and other useful information.
Parliament has given the main responsibility for planning to the Local Planning Authorities.
Contact Us
If you have any further queries about planning there is always a Duty Officer available during office hours:
| Monday-Thursday |
8.45am to 5.15pm |
| Friday |
8.45am to 4.45pm |
You can contact the duty officer by phone on (01768) 817817 or in person at Mansion House. If you wish to contact a specific officer see development control contact information.
