This guide, which applies to England only, explains how the planning system works. It will help you to decide whether you need to put in a planning application for your project and how to go about it.
It gives practical advice about presenting your application, what you need to consider and what you can do to make your case effectively. However, it is not a definitive manual or an authoritative statement of planning law or policy.
Additional information on land use and planning is available on the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs website.
