Getting advice from us
We don’t offer free advice as to whether planning permission is required. If you wish for us to determine if you need planning permission to carry out works on any property or land, you will need to submit a formal application for a Lawful Development Certificate.
This is a statutory decision by the planning authority and will provide a legal determination as to whether or not planning permission is required.
Some guidance is available on the Planning Portal
Although you may not need planning permission for certain works to your property, a licence must be obtained from us before any works are carried out on the footway, carriageway verge or other land forming part of the highway. Call the Highway Maintenance Department on (0191) 643 6130 for further information.