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The Planning Portal

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The Planning Portal is the UK Government online planning and building regulations resource

Welcome to Planning Services

Development Control

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

The Development Control section deals with all planning applications and associated appeals for developments within the district as well as other statutory consents including works to listed buildings and trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders. Advice to the local community is also provided on a wide range of development related issues.

Telephone: (01638) 719480  Email: dc@forest-heath.gov.uk

Enforcement

ENFORCEMENT

Enforcement is an important part of the development control framework. The Local Planning Authority has the power to take action against breaches of planning control, where for example, development occurs without the benefit of permission, or fails to comply with a planning permission.

Telephone: (01638) 719480  Email: dc@forest-heath.gov.uk

Building Control

BUILDING CONTROL

The main purpose of the Building Regulations is to ensure the Health and Safety of people in and about buildings, dealing with dangerous structures and demolitions. They are also concerned with energy conservation and making buildings more convenient and accessible for people with disabilities.

Telephone: (01638) 719230  Email: bc@forest-heath.gov.uk

Forward Planning

FORWARD PLANNING

Forward Planning produce the long-term planning policies for the district, such as the Local Development Framework (LDF), and other planning policy documents. They plan, promote and monitor development to deliver the appropriate level of homes, jobs and community or transport facilities, whilst protecting and enhancing the environment and character of the district, in order to provide an acceptable and sustainable quality of life.

Telephone: (01638) 719441  Email:  fp@forest-heath.gov.uk

Forward Planning

LAND CHARGES

Provide regulatory information required in relation to the purchase, exchange and use of land and property. Advise on regulatory enquiries on land and property.

Telephone: (01638) 719319  Email: lc@forest-heath.gov.uk

Street naming and numbering

STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING

Street naming and numbering deals with naming all new roads and naming or numbering all new or existing properties within the district.
To gain any official recognition of your address you need to contact us.

Telephone: (01638) 719 250   Email: 3510LLPG@forest-heath.gov.uk

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