About the Planning Service
There are five divisions within the Planning Service:
Development Control - deals with the processing of planning applications, taking account of Borough policies and briefs, government guidance and the individual merits of each scheme, in order to control development in the Borough in the public interest.
To view more information on Development Control Rugby Borough Council's preferred method of making Planning Applications is on-line via the Planning Portal
Planning Enforcement - Local Councils enforce legislation to protect the individual and the community as a whole. Enforcement Services carry out a range of activities with the aim of achieving this and compliance with legislation by individuals and businesses.
Use this link to complete an online breach form, and for more information on Planning Enforcement.
Forward Planning - is responsible for the Adopted Local Plan, which provides policies to guide development in the Borough.
The Forward Planning Team are also responsible for the production of the new Local Development Framework which will replace the Local Plan and will guide the next twenty years of development in the Borough.
View more information on Forward Planning
Conservation and Environment - deals with both the built and natural environment we aim to monitor and promote good practice in terms of design and protection of the environment. View more information of Conservation and Environment.
Building Control - ensures that building works comply with the health, safety, energy conservation and access for the disabled requirements, as laid down in the Building Regulations and Building Acts.
To view more information on Building Control
If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well - find out more
