The Planning Portal is the UK Government's online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales.

We provide advice and services for the public, professionals and local government.

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Cut carbon emissions and reduce your fuel bills by making your home more efficient and utilising green energy technologies

Details of types of micro-generation suitable for home use and advice on saving energy as well as information on the permitted development regime for green projects.

Visit our 'Greener Homes' section

Use our interactive guide to explore the planning and building control regimes for householders

The Planning Portal's interactive house is great first point of call for users wanting to find out about many common household projects. (Requires Adobe Flash)

Open the interactive house

The Planning Portal is the UK Government's online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales.

We provide advice and services for the public, professionals and local government.

Find out more about us

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)