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 have provided guidance on the likely need for planning permission, (see links below), however, there may be local circumstances which also need to be taken into account and you are advised to check with Development Control (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 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.

Planning Portal Information 

• Guide to Planning Permission and Building Regulations for Householders.  The Interactive House - choose from a semi, a terrace and a second life style walk through, as well as mini-guides to popular household building projects.
• Planning Portal FAQs
• Find out about planning permission, your responsibilities and permitted development.
• Basic Guide to the planning system for small businesses
• Useful Tools - Visual Guides to Planning Permission, Volume and Fee Calculators and a Satellite Dish Locator.  Purchase a plan using the Site Location Plan Creator.

Planning Portal Visual Guides to 'Permitted Development'  for :

• Conservatories
• Extensions  
• Loft Conversions  
• Porches 
• Outbuildings

See the section near the bottom of our Planning Terms page for information about Permitted Development Rights 

Planning Portal Links which cover both Planning and Building Regulations for:

• Conservatories
• Extensions
• Garage Conversion
• Loft Conversion
• Outbuildings
• Patio and Drive
• Porches
• Wind Turbine
• Windows

Other Information:

• North Norfolk Core Strategy  Document.   Development Control Strategies 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)
• Information on available grants can be obtained from the Energy Savings Trust
• Links to Communities and Local Government Guides are available on the right hand menu. 

The Decision Process:

See our web page 'How we deal with Planning Applications and Amendments'  to find out about the decision process.