What Is Development?

Development is "the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land" (from Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990).

However, not all types of development falling within this definition require planning permission. Some types of development are covered by the The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

We also deal with advertisements which are covered by the Advertisement consent regime. Consent for listed buildings and buildings in conservation areas may also be required. Visit the conservation pages for more information or see Outdoor advertisements and signs: a guide for advertisers.

Related documents

• Householder Enquiry Form
• Pre-Application Advice Form
• Scale of fees – planning applications
• Scale of fees – pre-application advice
• Local Scheme of Validation
• Local Scheme of Validation
• Rushcliffe Residential Design Guide
• Information on Section 106 / development requirements
• Monitoring charges for section 106 agreement
• Commuted Sum Guidance Note (affordable housing)
• Rushcliffe Corporate Enforcement Policy

Useful links

• Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Planning Portal
• Interactive house
• Do I need permission 
• Planning Committee
• Planning Inspectorate