Planning policies and practices shape development proposals for the physical and economic regeneration of our borough. They cover everything from large redevelopment schemes to small housing developments, changes of use of commercial property and residential extensions.
The Hounslow planning service covers planning policy, development control, planning enforcement, urban design and conservation.
Search planning applications
The planning database also allows you to submit comments to us electronically or by email
You can also view the weekly and monthly planning applications and appeals.
Community Infrastructure Levy on new planning applications
From 1 April 2012, a new charge called the CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) is being introduced to local developers which becomes payable to the Mayor of London. Money can be used to fund a wide range of infrastructure need as a result of a development.
For more information, visit our Community Infrastructure Levy web page.
Do I need planning permission?
Check the Planning Portal for planning and buildings regulations guidance. A number of informational mini guides are available for many common building work projects
Alternatively you can use the Planning Portal Interactive House tool
Planning policy
When submitting a planning application, please check that it complies with the relevant planning policies. The planning policy pages give more information on our current planning policies and the documents that you should be aware of.
The Local Development Framework
Residential Extension Guidelines
If you need further advice on this subject, please contact the policy team.
Making a planning application
Application checklist (
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Contact us
E-mail: planning@hounslow.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8583 5555
Planning
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
