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Further information about Conservation and planning policy is available by selecting the relevant section form the left hand menu.
For more information about the government's planning policy see the online planning offices website.
Our Public Access planning application search facility allows you to view planning applications online. See our Search page for more details about this service. More information about UK planning and building regulations is available at the Planning Portal.
The documents below give informal design advice and information on various development issues that can affect the physical appearance and character of our local communities. This series of leaflets seeks to address the most common problem areas and provides simple solutions to help building owners, designers and builders.
Following the advice in these leaflets is not an alternative to the need to obtain planning permission, building regulation approval or any other consent. You should always check with the us if you are in any doubt about what permissions you need:
| General Guidance Notes (149kB PDF) |
| 1 Corner Sites (94kB PDF) |
| 2 Side Extension (2320kB PDF) |
| 3 Front Garden (982kB PDF) |
| 4 Dormers on Hipped Roofs (384kB PDF) |
| 5 Rear Dormers (1204kB PDF) |
How to apply for planning permission.
The procedure for determining planning applications at Area Committees and Strategic Development Control Committee.
If you are looking for a specific planning application use the planning application search.
The Oxford PlanningFinder is a free email alert system.
How application procedures take place at the Council's Development Control section.
Addressing concerns about building works that may not have planning permission
1APP Committee Report, Local Lists & DCLG Validation Guidance
Page last reviewed 10 Nov 2008