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Falkland Islands Government Planning and Building Services <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Contact us via Email clerk@planning.gov.fk<\/a> or telephone 500 28480 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our postal address is: PO Box 611 Planning & Building Services. Secretariat, Ross Road, Stanley, F1QQ 1ZZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Applying for planning permission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How to apply for planning permission <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Application forms <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Full planning permission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Outline planning permission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Discharge of conditions form,<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Information on how to complete the application form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Building permit applications<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Fee schedule <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Property Search<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Parking Grants<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    View all forms<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Planning Policy and Guidance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Explore key planning policies, development plans, and conservation guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Development plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Guidance Documents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Conservation Area Appraisal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Building Control<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Find everything you need to manage building control matters \u2014 from applying for permits and occupation certificates to requesting further information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Make a building control enquiry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Apply for a building permit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Exempt building works<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Requesting an Occupation Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Building Regulations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Search for a current planning application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        View the weekly list of planning application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Start your search<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Planning Enforcement<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Discretionary powers where development work has been undertaken, without permission, or not in accordance with an approved permission or consent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Legal Framework<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Planning ordinance, Regulations, Building Regulations, EIA assessments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Upload your planning application<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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        What is the difference between planning <\/strong>
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        Planning permission and building control are two distinct processes that ensure your development complies with the relevant Government regulations. When you carry out work to a property or build something new, or change the use of an existing building, you may need to apply for planning permission, and building regulations approval. For many types of building work, separate permission under both regimes (separate processes) will be required. For other building work, such as internal alterations, buildings regulations approval will probably be needed, but planning permission may not be. If you are in any doubt, please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Planning deals with the correct use of the land, the appearance of the proposed building and the effect that the development will have on the environment, neighbouring properties and the highway. Proposals are assessed as to whether they align with planning policies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The main function of Building Control is to ensure that new building work is carried out in accordance with the Building Regulations 1999. We do this by checking the plans and details submitted with an application and then inspecting the construction work as it progresses on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        What our service includes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n