Businesses who wish to
develop their premises require planning permission from the
Council. Applications need to be made when building new
premises, changing the use of existing premises or extending
existing buildings.
Communities and Local Government have produced
a
guide to the planning system.
This provides guidance on when planning permission is
required, how to make a planning application, and what happens
afterwards.
For further information or an informal discussion on whether a
proposal requires planning permission contact: Planning Services on
01638 719000 or see
Planning
Planning Services
Planning Services can offer applicants professional independent
advice when looking to submit a planning application.
Royal Town Planning Institute
The RTPI provides high quality, accessible advice and
information to ensure that everyone can take part effectively in
the planning system. An online directory of planning consultants is
available on their website.
RTPI East of England Branch
4 Opus House
Elm Farm Park
Great Green
Thurston
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP31 3SH
Tel: 01359 233408
Fax: 01359 232176
Email: eastofengland@rtpi.org.uk
www.rtpi.org.uk
Planning Aid
Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional advice
and support on town and country planning matters to disadvantaged
community groups and individuals who cannot afford to pay fees
to a planning consultant.
East of England Planning Aid
PO Box 1225
Kenninghall
Norwich
Norfolk NR16 2WR
Tel: 0870 8509801
Email: eecw@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
www.planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
Town and Country Planning Association
This is a charitable organisation that campaigns for the reform
of the UK's planning system to make it more responsive to people's
needs and promote sustainable development.
Town and Country Planning Association
17 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AS
Tel: 0207 930 8903
Fax: 0207 930 3280
Email: tcpa@tcpa.org.uk
www.tcpa.org.uk
Planning Portal
Planning news, information on planning permission, access to
development plans, regulations and guidance notes.
www.planningportal.gov.uk
Planning Inspectorate
Information, guidance, advice, statistics and current
information on planning appeals and inspectorate services.
www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk