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Homeowner planning applications

Check if you need planning permission, get pre-application advice, find out how to apply online and get useful information about the planning process.

Information on the planning process

How the planning process works

An introduction to the planning process and what you need to consider if you want to change the use of a building, do building work or alter a building in some way.

Planning policy and guidance

Get guidance on making sure your plans and designs are in keeping with local planning policy.

Validation requirements for planning applications

A new local validation list has been adopted (1 May 2024).

Applying for planning permission

Check if you need planning permission

Find out what type of planning approval you need for your project, when you can complete works under permitted development, and the planning process for installing solar panels.

Check your application is valid

Making sure you include the right information in your application can help you avoid the delays. Find out the ten most common reasons why applications are invalid.

Fast track your planning application

Pay to have your planning application determined more quickly than the statutory date of 8 weeks. You’ll need to request this when you submit your planning application.

Submit your homeowner planning application

When you’ve got all the required information, you can submit your application online through the Planning Portal.

Apply for a Lawful Development Certificate

If you think that your building works can be done under permitted development, you can apply for a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) as proof that your building work is lawful.

Contact us Planning main

Contact the Planning and Development team

For general enquiries to the Kingston Planning Service, use our general enquiries form.

Address: 
Development Management
Kingston Borough Council
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU

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