The resources on this page signpost you to basic advice about whether your proposals will need planning permission in the first place.  This page is more relevant to householder and small scale developments.

In addition to this basic advice, we also provide a planning pre-application advice service. 

Planning guidance is available from the Planning Portal, which provides advice on whether you need to make a planning application. 

• Planning portal - common projects
• Planning Portal - interactive guides

To find out if you need planning permission for a dropped kerb or crossover, please call the Planning Office on 01293 438512.

You will always need a licence from West Sussex County Council for all types of cross-over or dropped kerb, even if planning permission is not needed. They are the local highway authority and will consider highway safety, driveway design and explain any contractual issues. West Sussex County Council dropped kerb or crossover guidance.

The Planning Portal also provides guidance on paving your front garden.

Planning controls are more restrictive in conservation areas and for listed buildings. In most cases you will have to apply for planning permission and/ or listed building consent. 

The Planning Portal has general information and guidance for businesses:

• Planning portal - common projects
• Interactive guide for shops