Homeowner guidance · Harlow, Essex & nearby Hertfordshire
Practical planning advice for your home project.
Clear, straightforward information to help you understand planning permission, permitted development, Lawful Development Certificates, prior approval, loft conversions and building regulations.Planning advice
Start with the questions homeowners ask most.
Every property and proposal is different. These guides explain the main principles and what you may need to consider before moving forward. They are general guidance, not a decision on the planning status of an individual property.Do I need planning permission for a house extension?
Understand the difference between permitted development and a householder planning application, and what to check first.Read the guide →Permitted development checklist
The property history, dimensions, position and restrictions to check before relying on permitted development rights.Read the guide →What is a Lawful Development Certificate?
Find out what an LDC confirms, how it differs from planning permission and what information may be needed.Read the guide →Prior approval for larger home extensions
An overview of the larger home extension process, neighbour consultation and the drawings involved.Read the guide →Loft conversions, dormers and planning
Explore planning considerations for roof alterations, dormers and the separate building regulations process.Read the guide →Planning permission vs building regulations
Understand the different purposes of planning control and building regulations, and why both may apply.Read the guide →Need help with your drawings?
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