Applications for planning permission

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Planning permission is often needed for the development of land and buildings.

'Development' includes alterations and extensions to existing buildings, erection of new buildings, and changing the use of buildings or land.

The development management section deals with all enquiries and applications for planning permission. The section also deals with applications for listed building consent and other types of permission, for example, the display of advertisements and the use of hazardous substances.

Although fees are normally payable to the council when a planning application is made, the development management section also provides pre-application advice free of charge.

If you are concerned about development which has taken place without planning permission and would like the council to investigate it, contact the development management enforcement team. Please note that only written enquiries and complaints will be dealt with, including faxes or emails, although you are welcome to phone for advice. See the contact details below.

Links to related information:

• Consents you need before you build
• Applications forms and guidance notes
• Planning application register
• Planning appeals
• Planning applications on the 'Applications Online' database

Contact us:

• email:dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 842 5811/5822
• fax: 0141 842 5040
• call or write to us at:
  Planning and Transport
  Renfrewshire House
  Cotton Street
  PAISLEY
  PA1 1LL

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