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If you are proposing to invest in the borough and are likely to be carrying out development, changing the use of premises or displaying advertisements then the following advice is intended to assist you through the planning process. Planning permission is not always required and there are circumstances where the works are permitted development.

The council has a positive and proactive approach to shaping, considering, determining and delivering development proposals so please contact us for more information or use the links below to find out how we can help your business develop:

• Using the council's pre-application advice service
• Making a planning application
• Displaying advertisements on business premises
• Appealing against planning decisions
• Planning and transport policy

We can also provide information about:

• Obtaining building regulations approval
• Conservation areas and listed buildings
• Trees
• Other support and guidance for businesses

Certain developments require the submission of an Environmental Statement under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999. Find out more.

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