The information on this page is presented in the format of frequently asked questions. Please click a question from the index below to see the appropriate answer.
Who is responsible for planning in Slough?
Slough Borough Council is the local planning authority.
What is Planning Permission?
Contact Planning Services or view Planning Portal - Development Control at the Planning Portal Website.
When do I need planning permission?
Contact Planning Services or view Planning Portal - Development Control at the Planning Portal Website.
How do I make a Planning Application?
Contact Planning Services or view Planning Portal - Learn how to apply at the Planning Portal Website.
How will I know when my Planning Application has been decided?
Planning Services will send a Decision Notice to the agent at the address on the application form. A list of decisions on recent planning applications is available our decided application page. It is updated fortnightly.
How can I help make sure my planning application is approved?
Contact Planning Services before submitting a planning application. Also for householder and small residential development look at published Development Control Guidelines prior to submitting a planning application. The Guidelines are available from Planning Services; further information is available on the planning application page.
Who makes the decision on whether planning applications should be approved?
Contact Planning Services or view the Planning Portal - Decision Making.
What can I do if my planning application is refused?
There is an appeal process. Please contact Planning Services or view Planning Portal - Refused Applications at the Planning Portal website.
How will other people who may be interested get to know about a Planning Application?
Local residents and businesses close to the application site are notified in writing about a planning application. For major applications a notice is posted on the site and in the Slough Observer. A list of applications is available from Planning Services and on the received application page.
If people want to oppose or support a planning application, how can they make their views known?
In writing to planning services or via e-mail planning@slough.gov.uk.
For all enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre
01753 475111
My Council
Landmark Place
High Street
Slough
opposite Slough Library
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