Clear planning and building regulation guidance for real applications
Planning Handbook
Nationwide planning and building regulation guidance, organised by region. Understand local requirements before you submit, design, or build.
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Clear planning and building regulation guidance for real applications
Nationwide planning and building regulation guidance, organised by region. Understand local requirements before you submit, design, or build.
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Planning Handbook brings together planning and building regulation guidance and organises it by region, so applicants can understand requirements in the correct local context.
Our handbooks are used by homeowners, developers, architects, builders, and consultants preparing or supporting planning applications.
Our guidance is structured around how planning applications progress, from preparation through to decision.
Understand what information is required, how applications are prepared, and what to consider before submitting to your local authority.
Learn how planning decisions are made, what outcomes to expect, and how conditions and approvals are applied.
Understand when and how decisions can be appealed, including common grounds and processes involved.
Coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales. Select your area to view handbooks.
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