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District and borough councils deal with planning applications for building, extending or converting homes, offices or shops. Surrey County Council deals with applications for minerals or waste-related […]

You can start building once you have your building consent, any other required consents or approvals and have agreed contracts with your building professionals. You will […]

You can’t usually start any physical work until you have building consent (unless your work is exempt or there is an emergency), so make a good […]

If you’re building or renovating, find out how to meet your legal obligations as a homeowner, owner-builder or building professional. Once you’ve scoped your project thoroughly, […]