Do you need Planning Permission?

If you want to build an extension, erect a conservatory or garage or do other work to your home, or if you want to expand your business or change the use of your premises, you may need to apply for planning permission. 

For example, If you wish to install a domestic wind turbine on your property, in most cases, you will require planning permission.  If your property is a listed building, and the generator will be fixed to the building, a separate application for Listed Building consent will also be required. 

The Planning Portal  'do you need  permission'  pages are an excellent resource with information on both planning and building regulations for a range of common householder projects.  However, there may be local circumstances which also need to be taken into account and you are advised to check with Development Management (contact details at the right of the screen). 

If you would like us to check whether you do or don't need planning permission, please download, print and complete this planning enquiry form   (pdf 25KB), and post it together with a rough sketch of the proposal, as outlined on the form.

If planning permission is granted, you then have to consider how the building or extension is constructed and whether it complies with Building Regulations.   You may need to submit detailed plans to the Building Control Service for approval. 

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Other Planning Portal Information 

• Building Regulations information and downloadable documents
• Learn how to apply for planning permission
• Greener Homes & Micro-generation
• Guide to Planning Permission and Building Regulations for Householders - The Interactive House 
• Planning Portal FAQs
• Useful Tools - Plan & Map Creator to create and purchase a site location plan,  Carbon Calculator, Fee Calculator, and Volume Calculator.

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Other Information

• North Norfolk Core Strategy  Document.   Development Management Policies are in Chapter 3
• The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment  (CABE) has a page of publications including  'Design and access statements: how to write, read and use them'  (PDF)
  Note that CABE is no longer an active organisation.
• Information on available grants can be obtained from the Energy Savings Trust  

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Department for Communities and Local Government Information

• Department for Communities and Local Government Guides 
• Guidance on Changes to the Development Control System - Circular 01/06  
• Code for Sustainable Homes: Technical guide (2.54MB) - October 2008
• Creating Better Places to Live - A guide to the planning system in England
• A Farmer's Guide to the Planning System
• A Householder's Guide for the Installation of Antennas including Satellite Television Dishes
• Outdoor Advertisements and Signs - A Guide for Advertisers
• Minerals Planning Guidance and Mineral Policy Statements - Policy and Guidance
• Permitted Development for householders - Technical Guidance, August 2010
• Planning Permission: A Guide for Business  -
• Planning for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation  - A guide to good Practice 
• Good Practice Guide on Planning for Tourism

The Decision Process - see our web page 'How we deal with Planning Applications and Amendments'  to find out.