What to do next
Planning application
If your project does not qualify as permitted development your remaining option is to apply for planning permission. Bear in mind that while a proposal may not meet permitted development criteria that does not mean it cannot be carried out. An application for planning permission allows the local planning authority to assess your proposal against a range of criteria and decide whether or not to approve it. You will have to pay a fee.
Read more about planning permission1.
Find a Trade Professional
Use our partner directories from RIBA, FMB, or RTPI to find an architect, builder or planning consultant to help with your project or development.
Find a trade professional (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/find-a-trade-professional)
Find a trade professionalUseful links
Make an application (https://1app.planningportal.co.uk/)
Make an applicationProject estimating service (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/estimating-service)
Project estimating servicePlanning consultancy calculator (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/planning-consultancy-calculator)
Planning consultancy calculatorFinancing your project (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/quick-quote-finance-calculator)
Financing your project- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/responsibilities/planning-permission/what-is-planning-permission
- https://1app.planningportal.co.uk/Form/StartPlanningApplication