Advice and help with planning applications

You need to refer to the help notes and national and local planning application requirements when making your planning application as we use these when assessing your application to see if it is valid.

Other advice and guidance on the planning system and the need for planning permission can be found on the government's Planning Portal and planning, building and environment section of Communities and Local Government website.

Some specific links are listed below.

• A guide to the planning system in England
  
• Planning permission for business premises: a guide for business
  
• Planning permission for the installation of antenna, including satellite dishes: an interactive guide
  
• Outdoor advertisements and signs: a guide for advertisers
  
• Tree Preservation Orders and carrying out work to protected trees: advice and guidance
  
• Smoke free premises in Southwark: guide for businesses, restaurants, cafés, licensed premises and community facilities
  
• The Communities and Local Government website also provides useful links to other websites that provide help and guidance on planning.