Are you confused by the planning system? Don't know where to go for advice? Feel like your have no control over changes in your community? Can't afford to pay for a Planning Consultant?


We know that the planning system can be confusing. Most people only encounter planning when a change takes place affecting their home or community.


Planning Aid aims to make the planning system accessible to everyone, in order that they have a say about changes in their local area.


Planning Aid can try to help you to:

• Understand and use the planning system


• Participate in the preparation of plans


• Comment on planning applications


• Apply for planning permission


• Appeal against a decision


• Represent yourself at public enquiries

The level of help you may receive will vary between a telephone conversation with the Caseworker in your region, being allocated a volunteer who will work with you on your case, or receiving training and participating in workshops with community groups.


Before you go any further, it's important to find out whether you're eligible for Planning Aid help - follow this link to the 'Who we can help' page.