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.
Advice on planning applications
From the 1 April 2011, a charge will be made for pre-application advice for house extensions and enquiries as to whether planning permission is needed.
See our Pre-application planning advice page for more information
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.
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
