Planning - Business

Working From Home

If the answer to any of the following questions is "yes", then planning permission will probably be needed:

• Will your home no longer be used mainly as a private residence?
• Will your business result in a significant increase in traffic or people calling?
• Will your business involve any activities unusual in a residential area?
• Will your business disturb your neighbours at unreasonable hours or create other forms of nuisance such as noise or smells?

Changing the Use of a Building

Planning permission may be needed if you intend to change the use of a building.

The Use Class page gives details of how use is classified.

See our submitting an application  page if you think you will require planning permission.

Advice

"Planning permission A Guide for Business" produced by The Department of
Environment, Transport and Regions is available below and from Level D reception at the
Council Offices.  It gives a simple overview of how planning law relates to business.

It is always advisable to consult the Development Control department before applying for any planning permission contact us on planning@ribblevalley.gov.uk or 01772 414499.