Application delays
We are currently experiencing delays in processing new valid applications received between 1 May 2026 and 8 June 2026, due to unexpected staff shortages. This may result in delays in acknowledging your application, and we may need to request extensions of time while we process your application. We are actively working to address this backlog as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Change of use advice
The type of advice you need for change of use depends on what you want to change the use to.
Enquiries about if a change of use needs planning permission
- Type of change
- Enquiries about if a change of use needs planning permission
- Type of advice you need
- Planning permission enquiry
Change the use of an outbuilding or any building to one or two dwellings or annexes
- Type of change
- Change the use of an outbuilding or any building to one or two dwellings or annexes
- Type of advice you need
- Small residential advice
Change the use of a building or land to a non-residential use
- Type of change
- Change the use of a building or land to a non-residential use
- Type of advice you need
- Minor development advice
Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide between 3 and 10 residential units
- Type of change
- Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide between 3 and 10 residential units
- Type of advice you need
- Minor development advice
Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide between 11 and 49 residential units
- Type of change
- Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide between 11 and 49 residential units
- Type of advice you need
- Small major development advice
Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide more than 50 residential units
- Type of change
- Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide more than 50 residential units
- Type of advice you need
- Large major development advice
| Type of change | Type of advice you need |
|---|---|
| Enquiries about if a change of use needs planning permission | Planning permission enquiry |
| Change the use of an outbuilding or any building to one or two dwellings or annexes | Small residential advice |
| Change the use of a building or land to a non-residential use | Minor development advice |
| Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide between 3 and 10 residential units | Minor development advice |
| Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide between 11 and 49 residential units | Small major development advice |
| Change the use of a building (or buildings) to provide more than 50 residential units | Large major development advice |