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Boston Planning Handbook

Planning guidance for Boston

About the Boston handbooks

This page provides access to planning and building regulation handbooks for Boston, helping applicants and professionals identify the correct requirements at each stage of a project.

Planning considerations in Boston

Common factors that affect applications in Boston.

House Extensions & Permitted Development
New Builds & Infill Development
Change of Use Applications
Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings
Trees, Ecology & Environmental Considerations
Highways, Access & Parking
Drainage & Flood Risk
Validation Requirements

Who this handbook is for

Applicants

  • Homeowners planning extensions
  • Property developers
  • Landlords

Professionals

  • Architects and designers
  • Builders and contractors
  • Planning consultants

Local planning resources

Official resources for Boston.

External links provided for reference.