Planning permission

Not all development needs planning permission. "Permitted development" (PD) can be carried out without the need to apply to the local planning authority.

If you intend to extend or alter your property, find out which permissions you need, or seek advice from an independent professional.

• The Planning Portal 'Do You Need Permission?' will help you work out whether planning permission is needed. It is highly recommended you explore the Planning Portal whether you are a householder or a business.
• The Planning Portal is unable to give specific advice relating to individual properties. You can find information for property in Cheshire East on our web pages, for example, whether a property is Listed, located within a Conservation Area or subject to restrictive conditions attached to previous planning permissions.

Solar PV installations on a house roof is usually considered a 'permitted development' and will generally not need planning permission. However, in some cases, such as in conservation areas and on listed buildings, planning permission may be required.

Legislation allowing larger single-storey rear extensions to be built under permitted development rules came into force on 30 May 2013. The size limits are subject to a neighbour consultation scheme and require information to be submitted to the local planning authority.

Lawful Development Certificate - if you want us to formally confirm that your proposed works are permitted development, you will need to apply for a lawful development certificate.

If you decide you do need planning permission use our guide on how to submit a planning application using the Planning Portal.

Other development consents

Whether or not you need planning permission, you may require other consents such as Building Regulations and consent to work on trees or hedges.

• information about other development consents

Contact Development Management - Planning

Page last reviewed: 06 August 2021