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About the planning system Related questions

  • Can planning permission be granted retrospectively?
  • Do I pay VAT on planning application fees?
  • How can I find out if my land is in the green belt?
  • How do I find out if a neighbour has complained about my application?
  • How do I find the existing use of a property?
  • How do I object to a planning application and can I do so online?
  • How do I remove a condition?
  • How do I view progress on an application?
  • How long does it take to get a decision on an application?
  • How much does a planning application cost?
  • What are material considerations?
  • What can I do if I'm refused permission?
  • What is a conservation area?
  • What is a Design and Access Statement?
  • What is a habitable room?
  • What is a listed building?
  • What is the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and will I have to pay it?
  • What is the council's process for planning applications?
  • What is the difference between a location plan and a site plan?
  • Where can I find out about planning policy?


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