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?
When do I need planning permission?
Contact Planning Services or access the visit the 'Do you need planning permission' page on the Planning Portal Website.
How do I make a Planning Application?
Contact Planning Services or go to the 'Learn how to apply' page 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?
The Planning Portal wesbite explains the decision-making process.
What can I do if my planning application is refused?
Find out what to do from the 'determinations and appeals' page on the Planning Portal. Or you can contact Planning Services.
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
01753 875030
MyCouncil
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High Street, Slough
SL1 1JL, opposite
Slough Library
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