Planning advice frequently asked questions

If you have an issue between yourself and your neighbour such as boundary disputes or party wall agreements, then this is a private matter between you and your neighbour. You will have to seek your own legal advice.

You can check if your proposal need planning permission on The Planning Portal where you can also find guidance on common projects. 

• The Planning Portal

You can also self-serve by accessing the Car Parking Standards and Green Belt policies

• See: Planning Policy

For highways and infrastructure pre-application planning advice and Essex Design Guide

• See: Link to highways and infrastructure pre-application planning advice and Essex Design Guide

Please apply for a Lawful Development Certificate

• Apply for a Lawful Development Certificate

This can provided for a fee.

•  Pre-planning application advice

The planning rules for installing charge points will depend on whether the dwelling has off-street parking or on-street parking.

• Planning portal - advice on electric vehicle chargers

Off-street parking:

• You will likely be able to install a home charger under permitted development rights.
• This may change if you live in a conservation area or in a listed building.

On-street parking

• Permitted development rights do not extend to on-street parking. In these circumstances you will be required to apply for planning permission.