Planning Services Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it possible to pay my planning application fees on-line?
2. A large building is being built close to my house. The new property directly overlooks my back garden & I would like to do something to restore some privacy. Are there any restrictions on erecting a trellis with creeping plants above the existing fence?
3. Do I need planning permission for a new velux window in a sloping roof?
4. I am looking to put a driveway on my property, and I need to find out if I am allowed to do this and if so will I also need to get the pavement lowered?
5. My next door neighbour has just put a "Temporary" building on the front garden is this allowed?
6. What is the difference between planning permission and building regulation approval?
7. How do I get copies of Planning Permissions?
8. How do I get copies of Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)?
9. How can I view Current Planning Applications?
10. Is there a facility to view Historic Planning Applications?
11. Who do I contact to get pre-application advice?

Contact Information:

By telephone:

Development Control : 01628 796050

Building Control: 01628 796870

Enforcement: 01628 796050

Planning Policy:

Local Plan and policy advice - 01628 796115

Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and Archaeology - 01628 796114

Statistical Information - 01628 796066

By email: planning.maidenhead@rbwm.gov.uk

By post: Planning Services, RBWM, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 1RF.

Web page: Planning Services