Small businesses

We offer Planning Pre-application advice for small business development proposals for small scale works to existing business premises, or minor alterations, such as shopfronts, adverts and change of business use up to 99m2.  

If you would like to submit a proposal for a business development that is more than 99m2, use our non-residential developments and large businesses services in section 5.

Costs 

There is a charge for this service. All applications must be made online and will require an online payment using a debit or credit card when you submit your application.

All card types are valid except American Express. 

The fees for the Planning pre-application advice service are not refundable. 

Service

Fee (incl VAT) 

Response Time 

Advice

Telephone advice for minor alterations/extensions to business premises 

£120

Subject to availability of pre- bookable appointment 

Telephone appointment followed by email summary of discussion 

Written advice for minor alterations/extensions to business premises 

£200

We aim to provide the advice within 20 working days of receipt  

Written advice 

Change of use of non-residential premises 

£360

We aim to provide the advice within 20 working days of receipt  

Written advice 

If you would like to submit a proposal for a business development that is more than 99m2, use our non-residential developments and large businesses services in section 5.

Apply 

Apply for planning pre-application advice

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