Planning - Business

The planning system plays an important role in modern society by helping to protect the environment in our towns and cities and in the countryside. Planning regulations have to cover many different situations and are quite detailed.

The general planning principles and the procedures for making a planning application are described in the Communities and Local Government booklet Planning Permission - A Guide to Business.

The Planning Portal also offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system.

Please click here to get further details about making a planning application.

Parliament has given the main responsibility for planning to the Local Planning Authorities. If you do have any queries about a particular case, the first thing to do is to contact us using the details at the bottom of the page.

Local Government Service List Number 487

Email: planning@nnpa.org.uk
Telephone: 01434 611508
Fax: 01434 611679