Altering or extending your home

If you are thinking of altering or extending your home, you may need to apply for planning permission or make a building regulations submission. If your home is a listed building there are further matters you need to consider.

Please click on the links below for more information:

• Planning Permission
• Building Control
• Listed Buildings - A guide for owners

There are also a number of grants available from the Council for home improvement. The aim of these grants is to provide financial help for those who can least afford to pay for works to their properties. Please click on the links below for more information:

• Housing Services webpage ( for details of Home Improvement grants available)

If you need to make alterations to your home for the purpose of accommodating someone with a disability, you may qualify for a discount in Council Tax.

• View information on Council Tax Discounts