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ApplyFor temporary notices up to 0.6 square metres as well as other small notices going up outside your property. It is advised that you check the advice on the Planning Portal before you proceed.
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ContinueIf you do not agree with a decision we have made regarding your benefit award, please complete this form.
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We provide a brief for each stage of the archaeological investigation and use a database to identify and assess sites at risk of damage
ApplyBuilding projects that affect scheduled monuments require special consent and planning permission.
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Our aim is to help you achieve compliance with Building Regulations whilst maintaining your original design.
ApplyBuilding work requires Building Control Approval and you're responsible for making sure that your building project complies with Building Regulations.
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ApplyIf your unsure if you need planning permission, we'll provide you with an official "Yes" or "No".
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ContinueDownload the application form to transfer a Hackney Carriage vehicle licence to another name.
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View records of Building Control Competent Persons Certificates held by us in the past 15 years.
ViewA competent person can self-certify certain types of building work if you work in the building trade
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A competent person can self-certify c...
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ApplyA reduction in Council Tax may be applicable if a person/people are severely mentally impaired.
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A reduction in Council Tax may be app...
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ContinueDownload the form to provide us with the details of your new Hackney Carriage vehicle.
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We recommend you submit a Heads of Terms with any pre-application or planning application
ApplyFor planning permission to be approved for major developments, heads of terms must be set out
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ContinueIf your child is 15 or under (or 16 or under with a disability) a partial deduction can be made from your income figure which is used to work out your Housing Benefit or LCTS.
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Once landscape proposals for a large development have been drawn up, apply under "Discharge (Approval) of Conditions".
ApplyOur guidelines should be followed when drawing up landscape proposals for development sites at either the application stage or when required under a condition.
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ApplyIf your property is a listed building you will require consent to carry out works. Apply here.
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ContinueA standard set of enquires used to find out other information recorded against a property or land i.e. planning history, roadways and environmental matters.
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A standard set of enquires used to fi...
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ContinueDeals with entries that have been registered in the Local Land Charges Register i.e. Renovation Grants, Tree Preservation Orders, Conditional Planning Permissions or Financial Charges.
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ContinueIt is important that you let us know if your details or circumstances change it may affect your entitlement to Housing Benefit or Local Council Tax Support.
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If you are offered a PPA, download the template to help with the project.
ApplyLarge, more complex planning applications are handled through a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA).
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ApplyChoose the type of permission you need and submit your application.
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ApplyApply for professional advice before submitting a formal planning application.
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ContinueDownload the form to provide us with the details of your new Private Hire vehicle.
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ContinueRegister or change your bank account details here.
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ReportReport an enforcement breach of planning permission.
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ContinueLet us know about the safety of any structure like a building, wall, fence or loose roof tiles.
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If you think a tree qualifies, you can apply to have it considered for protection.
ContinueTree Preservation Orders can only be used to protect selected trees and woodlands if their removal would have a significant impact on the local environment and its enjoyment by the public.
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ContinueIf you're self employed and do not have audited accounts available from an accountant, this form will capture the necessary information the team needs to process your claim.
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ContinueThe Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 requires us to keep a register of individuals and associations of individuals who are seeking to acquire serviced plots of land in the Borough.
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After this, we take responsibility. Apply now.
ContinueIt's the responsibility of the developer to install new street name plates on new developments before they leave site and maintain them for the first year.
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ContinueYou can change an existing address or create an address for a new property.
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You can change an existing address or...
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ApplyIf you would like to carry out works to a tree that is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) then you will need to apply for consent here.
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ApplyUniversal Credit is a new benefit that has started to replace six existing benefits with a single monthly payment if you are out of work or on a low income.
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