Licence, Certificate, Permit

Residents can apply to the local authority for a permit to park in designated parking areas near their home.

You can apply to the local authority for a permit to park on streets or in car parks in designated areas near your business.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to erect hoarding on a public road.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to place furniture such as tables and chairs on the public footpath outside your premises.

You must apply for a licence to the local authority if you want to place a skip on a public road or footpath.

You must apply to the local authority if you want to erect scaffolding on a public road.

You can apply to the local authority to extend the duration of a grant of planning permission if the work is not complete before the grant of planning permission expires.

You must apply for planning permission if you want to build or demolish property, or significantly alter the use of land or property unless the development is exempt.

Local authorities may issue certificates of exemption for developments that do not need planning permission.

You must apply to a local authority for a licence if you want to erect permanent or temporary advertising signs and structures about your business on public roads.