Development Control Advice Leaflets

Go to Planning FAQs for further advice.

6. How to arrange to speak at the Council’s Planning (Development Control) Committee
Public Speaking at Planning (Development Control) Committee  (835K)

7. Best Practice on works to trees
A Guide to Tree Works  (1,122K)

8. A guide to developing in the vicinity of trees
Guidance Notes for the Protection of Trees on Development Sites  (849K)

9. A guide to Listed Buildings
A Guide to Listed Buildings   (469K)

10. When working from home requires planning permission
A Planning Guide to Working From Home   (1,182K)

11. A guide to development against which the Council may take enforcement action
A guide to Planning Enforcement  (2,293K)

12. A guide to the ‘joined-up’ approach to planning
A Guide to the Development Team Approach  (1873K)

13. When planning permission may be required for agricultural work
Farmers Guide to Permitted Development  (801K)

14. When planning permission may be required for caravans
A Planning Guide to Caravans   (1,155K)

15. A guide to buildings and structures which are not statutorily Listed but have been included in the Local List
A Guide to Locally Listed Buildings  (645K)

16. Making provision for disabled users of developments
Inclusive Environments  (5,317K)

17. A guide on preparing a major planning application
Guidance on submitting major planning applications  (371K)

18. A guide to developing sustainable drainage systems
A Planning Guide to Sustainable Drainage Systems   (205K)

19. A guide to enable enclosed workplaces and public places go 'smoke free'.
Planning Guidance on going Smoke Free  (413K)

20. A guide to understanding and writing access statements
A Guide to Access Statements- what they are and how to write them  (221K)