Planning policy advice and guidance

Find advice and guidance about planning policy

The information within this section is an introductory guide and should not be taken as legally binding.

If you're in any doubt, contact the planning department to make sure you've understood the situation properly. 

Find out about our pre-application advice service.

• Affordable Housing Commuted Sums In accordance with Policy CP20 Affordable Housing
• Affordable Housing validation requirements View the validation requirements before you submit your planning application
• Affordable Housing Planning advice note (PAN11). View the council’s current Affordable Housing advice for planning applicants.
• Biodiversity Net Gain In accordance with Policy DM37 Green Infrastructure and Nature Conservation 
• Health impact assessments Guidance to support the implementation of City Plan Part One policy CP18 A Healthy City.
• Small houses in multiple occupation Find out about our Article 4 Direction and relevant policies
• Householder applications and proposals General information guides from the planning portal and local policies
• Listed buildings and demolition in conservation areas
• Advertisements Guidance for advertisements 
• Developer Contributions Find out about our Technical Guidance and CIL
• Offices Find out about permitted development rights, our Article 4 Direction and relevant policies
• Warehouses and Industrial Buildings Find out about permitted development rights, and relevant policies
• Shops Find out about applications for new shops, alterations or a change of use
• Sustainability Find out about our Sustainability Checklist