Do I Need Planning Permission?

Certain works and alterations can be carried out without the need for planning permission.  We have provided links to visual guides below which will help you decide whether you are likely to need planning permission.  You can also complete and return the forms below along with details of the works you would like to carry out and we will advise you whether you are likely to require planning permission or not.

Visual Guides as to whether planning permission is needed

 

• Visual guides for householders (this is an external hyperlink) simple interactive guidance for householders looking to make changes to their property.
• Guide to permeable hardsurfacing (612Kb) provides advice on the types of hardsurfacing which can be laid which minimises water runoff.   

In very limited instances, the Council may have removed your rights to carry out alterations or changes without first getting planning permission.  If this has happened, this would normally be done through a planning condition attached to the planning permission for your property.  In addition, the Council can serve what is known as an Article 4 Direction which removes your rights to carry out changes without planning permission.  If you are unsure if this applies to your property, please email developmentcontrol@fareham.gov.uk

Even if you do not require planning permission, you may still require Building Regulations approval. 

 

Informal Advice on Whether a Planning Application is Needed

Please complete the appropriate form below and return to us.

• For extensions, porches, garden buildings, decking, hard surfaces and similar works (144Kb) .
• For installing equipment to generate power for your household (133Kb)
• For works to your dwelling's roof (125Kb)
• For other types of development, you should write to the Head of Development Management with full details of the proposal.

 

Formal Decision on Whether a Planning Application is Needed

You can obtain a formal decision on whether proposed or completed works need planning permission by applying online for a certificate of lawful use or development or by printing off and completing the appropriate form to apply for a certificate (122Kb) (forms 14 or 15 on the list).  A fee is payable. 

 

Further Advice Where Planning Permission is Needed

Where you do need planning permission, you can seek the Council's advice on the acceptability of your proposals.  

 

The Legislation

Whether or not planning permission is required is set out within the following Statutory Instruments:

• the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (this is an external hyperlink); and
• the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (67Kb) (this is an external hyperlink). 

For development relating to dwellinghouses, the requirements of the 2008 Order supersede those in the 1995 Order.

 

Get in touch

If in doubt please email planningadvice@fareham.gov.uk, send a fax to 01329 821500, telephone 01329 236100 or write to Head of Development Management, Planning and Environment Department, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7AZ.