Planning Permission in London: Rules by Borough | SurePlan
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Planning Permission

Planning Permission

Planning permission rules vary across London's 33 boroughs. Find local approval patterns, common refusals, and what to expect before you apply.

Planning permission rules vary across London's 33 boroughs. Find local approval patterns, common refusals, and what to expect before you apply.

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Planning decisions in London are made by your local council, not national government. Each borough has its own policies, conservation areas, and patterns of what gets approved or refused. Select your borough below to understand your local planning context before you invest in architects or applications.

One of London's most protected boroughs. Extensive conservation areas, strict basement policies, and high design standards.

Over 70 conservation areas and protected views. High design expectations across the borough.

Heritage-sensitive with many listed buildings. Careful scrutiny on neighbour amenity and conservation impact.

Significant conservation coverage with basement restrictions. Georgian and Victorian character areas.

Victorian terraces with widespread Article 4 directions. Many streets have restricted permitted development.

Active extension market with good precedent. Victorian terraces and strong loft conversion patterns.

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