Planning Services Frequently Asked Questions
Planning permission is normally primarily concerned with matters of site layout, external design and the effect that the development will have on the general environment and neighbouring properties. Planning also deal with listed buildings, conservation areas and tree preservation orders.
Building Regulations are concerned with the actual construction process for both internal and external alterations, which involves regular site inspections whilst the works are in progress. This includes checking the structural stability, fire precautions and means of escape, weather resistance, energy conservation, sound insulation, access and facilities for disabled people etc.
Some, though not all types of works may require both approvals, and some may need one or the other. Both sections work completely independent of each other.
- Is it possible to pay my planning application fees on-line?
- 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?
- Do I need planning permission for a new velux window in a sloping roof?
- 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?
- My next door neighbour has just put a "Temporary" building on the front garden is this allowed?
- What is the difference between planning permission and building regulation approval?
- How do I get copies of Planning Permissions?
- How do I get copies of Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)?
- How can I view Current Planning Applications?
- Is there a facility to view Historic Planning Applications?
- 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
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