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This guidance provides information about permission in principle - a new planning consent route.
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
You’ll probably need planning permission if you want to: build something…
Some building projects do not need planning permission. This is known as…
Your local planning authority (LPA) will decide whether to grant planning…
If your application is refused, try to come to an agreement with the local…
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
The new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme will open on 4 February 2025.
You can give other people permission to act for your business, like an agent.
Immigration staff guidance on permission to work for asylum applicants.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Responding to suspected breaches of planning control.
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