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Written by Sam JonesReviewed by UK Planning Guide Editorial Review DeskLast reviewed 11 April 2026Official-source context The core planning routes, the national guidance behind them and the local pages most likely to settle the next decision.Verify before spending Stop and verify when the proposal is close to a limit, affected by special controls or expensive to get wrong.
Country-first architecture

England rules

Canonical rules pages for England, grouped under the country-first information architecture.

Route clarity

What To Check Before You Rely On The Answer

Page type

England rules hub

Legal scope

England planning context unless a page says otherwise.

What changes the answer

Local authority restrictions, exact property status, project scale, planning history and special controls.

Official-source basis

Official source cards on the destination page should explain the national and local footing.

When general guidance stops being enough

Move from the hub into the specific project, rule, process or council page once a decision depends on exact facts.

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