Here at Planning House, we’ve compiled a number of useful collections and organised the abundance of information on our site to make it easier for you to find what you need.
The Collections page showcases targeted articles, guides and resources all grouped into relevant categories. This is designed to help unravel some of the complexity of town planning legislation and processes.
Browse Through the Collections
Simply click on any collection name such as Certificate of Lawfulness, Residential, Green Belt etc. to view all related content. You can quickly learn about the ins and outs of specific planning areas from permitted development rights to appeals.
If you’re looking at submitting a planning application, considering certificate of lawfulness or have enforcement questions, the appropriate collection gives you a one-stop information hub. It saves having to search multiple pages and articles.
Free Tools and Resources
All content in the collections is completely free to read, with no registration required. We have practical guide downloads, answer-focused blog posts and summaries of legislation. This empowering information can help smooth your planning project.
Expert Planning Help
While the collections aim to explain planning simply, we understand the process may still feel complex sometimes. Our experienced town planners are on hand to provide bespoke guidance and answer any other questions you have via a consultation.
We’re always looking to improve our website with the ultimate aim of providing information to potential clients, if you think there is something missing let us know. Our collections include:
Certificate of Lawfulness Collection
This collection contains information on establishing the lawful use of a building, use or land through a certificate of lawfulness application. It explains the application process and suitable evidence required to prove the lawful status. The collection contains information on both certification of lawful development for existing use or development and lawful development for proposed use or development – https://planninghouse.co.uk/collection-certificate-of-lawfulness/
Residential Collection
Focusing on planning matters relating to residential properties, you’ll find guidance on home extensions, annexes, outbuildings and more. It also gives overviews of permitted development rights and planning consent thresholds – https://planninghouse.co.uk/collection-residential/
Green Belt Collection
If you’re looking at a development on green belt land, this collection breaks down the stringent rules and considerations specific to such locations. It also provides case studies of successful green belt applications – https://planninghouse.co.uk/collection-green-belt/
Heritage Collection
For anybody with a historic home, has a site within a conservation area or is dealing with a listed building, browse guidance on repairs, alterations and calculating impact on setting and character. Standards and best practices are also covered – https://planninghouse.co.uk/collection-heritage/
Permitted Development Collection
Detailing the complex rules around what permitted development rights are and what the implications are for your development, this aids understanding of what minor works don’t require any additional consent. It also simplifies when prior approval is needed – https://planninghouse.co.uk/collection-permitted-development/
HMOs Collection
Specifically catering to rented properties and Houses in Multiple Occupation, guidance covers permitted change of use, amenities standards and how to gain planning permission or certificate of lawfulness for an HMO conversion – https://planninghouse.co.uk/collection-hmo/
Our Collections page also covers topics including Rural, Planning Appeals, Planning Conditions, Retail, Enforcement, Tourism and Commercial.
Related Content
As well as our Collections we also offer a set of FREE EBOOKS offering information on the basics of key town planning topics, we’ve also produced these handy Practical Guides to help unravel the red tape of town planning – enjoy!
