Do you need 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 the Pre-application Advice Service .   The Planning Portal also has information on other permissions that may be required.

The Council's Permitted Development Rights page has a link to information about Article 4 directions (which limit permitted development) and where they have been applied in North Norfolk.

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

Related Council Information

• North Norfolk Core Strategy  Document.   Development Management Policies are in Chapter 3
• The Decision Process - see  'How we deal with Planning Applications and Amendments'  to find out.

Planning Portal Information 

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

Planning Portal Guidance for specific projects

• The Interactive House - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/house
• The Interactive Terrace House - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/terrace
• Conservatories - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/conservatory
• Extensions - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/extension
• Garage Conversions - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/garageconversion
• Loft Conversion - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/loftconversion
• Outbuildings - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/outbuilding
• Patio and Driveways - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/patioanddrive
• Porches - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/porch

• Satellite, TV and Radio Antenna -  http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/antenna

• Wind Turbines - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/windturbine
• Windows - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/windows

Other Information

• 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) 
• Information on available grants can be obtained from the Energy Savings Trust  

Communities and Local Government
From November 2012 the CLG is moving web pages to gov.uk  Entries below with an asterisk are not available on the new site but may appear as more work takes place.

• Code for Sustainable Homes: Technical guide (2.54MB) - October 2008
• A Farmer's Guide to the Planning System
• * Outdoor Advertisements and Signs - A Guide for Advertisers
• Permitted Development for householders - Technical Guidance, August 2010
• * Planning for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation  - A guide to good Practice 
• Sustainable Construction - Good Practice Guidance 
• Good Practice Guide on Planning for Tourism