While this list isn’t exhaustive, it should help you on your way to locating the many elements that combine to create a successful build project.

Do I need planning?

Government guidance for householders

Recent changes to Class-Q planning

Planning departments

The Planning Portal

https://www.planningportal.co.uk

Mid Devon

https://www.middevon.gov.uk/residents/planning/

West Devon

https://www.westdevon.gov.uk/planning/planning-applications

Teignbridge Council

https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planning/

North Devon

https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control

Architects

New Space Architects

Building Control

Mid Devon & North Devon district councils

https://nmdbuildingcontrol.co.uk/

West Devon Borough Council / Teignbridge / South Hams District Councils

https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planning/devon-building-control/devon-building-control/

Asbestos

We aren’t asbestos-removal specialists, but if you are considering building work, and think asbestos is present in your home, this link is a good starting point to understanding what you’ll need to do:

https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/faq.htm#:~:text=I%20think%20I%20may%20have,at%20your%20local%20authority%2Fcouncil.