Planning - Planning application - Where do I start? As of 1 October 2008 new regulations came into force and in some cases planning permission may not be required. First of all, visit your local authority web site (e.g. www.rushmoor.gov.uk) and look over the planning menu. Fill in the Planning Application Determination Form and submit this to find out if you need permission. If you need permission then you may need drawings of your build made up before you can go any further. What happens when my planning application is accepted? Once you have planning permission for your outline planning drawings the next step is to comply with building regulations. This can be done in one of two ways. · You can commission your architect for these requirements and subsequent submission (there will be fees for both parts). Or, · You can commence on a building notice (more fees). A building notice means that the local authority will inspect the project as work progresses without having received detailed drawings. Providing you have chosen a competent, qualified contractor who is willing to do this then there shouldn't be a problem.