A planning approval is permission granted by a local council to carry out development within an area.

A development can range from anything pretty much as long as there are no national restrictions on it. It is essentially permission to build something.

There are a number of different development planning approvals which need to be obtained in order to begin development.

A planning approval is permission to build, alter or demolish.

An approved planning application is a set of plans which have been prepared by a professional architect or engineer. The plans show amongst other things, the proposed development, any associated infrastructure, details of the proposed site and the likely alterations to the environment.

Applications need to be submitted to the local planning department. They go through a process which can include public viewing and consultation.

If all of the applications submitted are successful then the local planning department will approve all of the applications and grant the development permission.

Development permission any other name:

  • Permission to build or alter
  • Permission to build in a conservation area
  • Permission to alter a listed building
  • Permission to build a commercial property
  • Development Consent
  • Development Compulsory Purchase Order
  • Certificate of Lawful Development

What development does not require a planning approval?

Alterations to a building such as adding a swimming pool or changing the windows do not require a planning approval. The building alterations must be carried out under the alterations to buildings regulations.

Do I need a planning approval?

If you are planning to carry out any development within a town, village, or city, then it is likely that you will be required to apply for a planning approval. Most development will also need planning permission before a building can be started.

If you are planning to carry out development within a particular area then you may be required to apply for an change of use consent as well.

Who needs to apply for a planning approval?

The applicants for planning approval are the land owners or occupiers of the piece of land in question. Any people seeking to connect a site with a road  will also need a planning approval. The planning approval is required before the land can be used for development.


Any people wishing to carry out development within an area of land which is subject to the Town and Country Planning Act will need to apply for a planning approval.

The planning approval is required in order to commence development. The planning approval essentially provides permission for the applicants to carry out the development.

The applicants for planning approval must carry out the development in accordance with the approved plans.

There are plenty of reasons to apply for a planning approval. The planning approval may be sought due to a desire to alter a property. The planning approval may also be sought in order to increase the value of a property.

The planning approval may be sought in order to carry out development commercially.

The planning approval may be sought in order to carry out development as a residential.

The planning approval may be sought in order to ensure that a plan which has been approved and which is put together by a professional architect or engineer is carried out properly.

The planning approval may be sought in order to avoid the need for a planning application in the future.

In all cases the planning approval is required for the development to take place.

What are the types of planning approval?

There are a number of different type of planning approval that apply.

  • Single Plot Approvals
  • Unauthorized Layout
  • Fresh Layout Approval
  • Change of Land Use
  • DD Plan
  • Building Plan Approval

An approved planning application is a set of plans which have been prepared by a professional architect or engineer. The plans show amongst other things, the proposed development, any associated infrastructure, details of the proposed site and the likely alterations to the environment.


Applications need to be submitted to the local planning department. They go through a process which can include public viewing and consultation.

If all of the applications submitted are successful then the local planning department will approve all of the applications and grant the development permission.

Development permission any other name:

  • Permission to build or alter
  • Permission to build in a conservation area
  • Permission to alter a listed building
  • Permission to build a commercial property
  • Development Consent
  • Certificate of Lawful Development

What development does not require a planning approval?

Alterations to a building such as changing the windows do not require planning approval. The building alterations must be carried out under the alterations to buildings regulations.

A change of use of land does not require a planning approval. Development consent is only required for change of use in a conservation area, a listed building or in the case of a change of use of land from a domestic to a commercial purpose.

Do I need planning approval?

If you are planning to carry out any development within a town, village, or city, then it is likely that you will be required to apply for a planning approval. Most developments will also need planning permission before a building can be started.

How to get planning approval

In order to get DTCP layout approval in Tamilnadu, you will need to follow the DTCP Layout Approval Rules for 2022. These rules were put in place to ensure that all DTCP layouts are compliant with the current standards and regulations. The rules are comprehensive and cover everything from font size to color use.

 If you have any questions about how to get your layout approved, feel free to contact the DTCP Layout Approval Team. @rengaplanners.com /Call 8015600000