Do I need planning permission?
Summary
If you intend to carry out building work on property or land that you own, then it is likely you will need planning permission. If you want to make alterations to a listed building, you will need to obtain planning consent.
Some minor extensions and alterations to your home can be carried out without planning permission, this is known as permitted development.
Free online enquiry service
Fill in our free enquiry form with details of your planned work and we will let you know what types of permission you will need and which forms to complete.
To help us give you the best advice, please answer all the questions giving as much detail as possible and ensure you send us a sketch plan of what you intend to do.
We will respond to your query within 10 days and advise if your proposal is a permitted development or needs planning permission.
Further information
What happens if I don't apply for permission?
If you go ahead with your development without the required permission, we may ask you to make a retrospective planning application (an application for the work that has already been completed).
If it is decided that permission should not be granted you may have to put things back as they were. Find out more about the Enforcement procedure.
Related pages on this website
External links
Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG): planning
The ODPM website contains detailed information on planning regulations and law, as well as an excellent guide for householders. If you’ve never had to seek planning permission before, read this guide first!
National Planning Portal: planning permission
Advice and guidance on whether you need planning permission from the Planning Portal.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Development Control Team |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| freephone: | 0808 168 3000 |
| telephone: | 01508 533845 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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Last updated on: 16 December 2011