Disclaimer

Last updated: 14 June 2026

Not professional advice

Council Planned provides general information about UK planning permission. It's not professional planning advice tailored to your situation. For specific guidance on your project, consult:

• Your local planning authority (they make the final decision)
• A chartered town planner (RTPI-qualified professional)
• An architect or planning consultant

How articles are created

Articles on Council Planned are AI-researched and human-reviewed. We use AI tools to:

• Gather information from primary sources (gov.uk, Planning Portal, local authority websites)
• Synthesize guidance into plain-English explanations
• Structure content for clarity

We then review every article to check accuracy, add citations, and ensure it reflects current UK planning law.

Sources and citations

We cite primary sources for factual claims. You'll find a "Sources" section at the bottom of each article linking to:

• gov.uk guidance and regulations
• Planning Portal documentation
• Local planning authority policies
• UK legislation

If a source becomes outdated or a regulation changes, email us at [email protected] so we can update the article.

The planning fee calculator

Our calculator uses current UK government fee rates for England (as of April 2026). Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland may have different fees. The calculator is for guidance only. Your local planning authority may charge different rates for certain applications or have additional fees. Always confirm with your council before submitting an application.

No guarantee of accuracy

While we aim for accuracy, planning law changes regularly. Local planning authorities interpret national policy differently. Council Planned doesn't guarantee that information is current, complete, or applicable to your situation. We're not liable for decisions made based on information on this site.

Independent site

Council Planned is independent of:

• Local planning authorities
• Central government (gov.uk, Planning Portal)
• Planning consultants, architects, or installers
• Any commercial organization that benefits from planning applications

We don't accept paid placements in articles. We don't get commission if you use a particular service or consultant.

External links

We link to external sites (gov.uk, local planning authorities, etc.) for source verification. We're not responsible for the content or availability of those sites.