Leaflets

Do I need planning permission?

A Householders Guide to Lawful Development Certificates
A Householders Guide to Permitted Development Rights
Construction of Vehicle Crossovers
Replacement of Windows in Flats, Article 4 Areas and Commercial Premises
Going Smoke-Free: A Planning Guide to Smoking Shelters

Making a planning application

Making a Planning Application (under revision)
Design & Access Statements
Outline Planning Applications
Design Advice Leaflet No 1 - Design and Layout of New Housing
Design Advice Leaflet No 2 - Extensions in Residential Areas 
Construction of Vehicle Crossovers
Going Smoke-free: A Planning Guide to Smoking shelters

Commenting on a planning application

How to Respond to Planning Applications (under revision. Please see Guide to Commenting on Planning Applications)
Planning Appeals: A Guide for Third Parties
Public Speaking Procedure at Planning Committee Meetings (under revision)

Planning committee meetings

Webcasting of Planning Committee Meetings
Public Speaking Procedure at Planning Committee Meetings (under revision)
Planning Code of Practice for Members and Officers

Planning enforcement

Planning Enforcement
Interview under Caution

Conservation areas, Article 4 Direction Areas and Listed Buildings

Living in a Conservation Area
Conservation Areas: A Householder's Guide
Listed Buildings
Verulam/Fishpool Street - Article 4 Direction: A Householder's Guide
Sopwell Lane/Albert Street - Article 4 Direction: A Householder's Guide
Replacement of Windows in Flats, Article 4 Areas and Commercial Premises

Trees and wildlife

Trees in the District
Guidance Notes for Making a Tree Preservation Order and Works to Protected Trees
Wildlife Advice

Miscellaneous

Green Belt and Development
Planning and Renewable Energy
Contact with Planning Development Control (under revision)
Planning Code of Practice for Members and Officers
Development Control Charter
Revised Parking Policies and Standards, January 2002
Areas of Special Control for Advertisements

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Building Control Advisory Leaflets

These are available from the Building Control leaflets page.