The NFDC planning team has introduced a new duty planning officer system.
The officer can assist you with simple questions such as:
| ·         general advice on planning considerations and permitted development rights
 · how to apply for pre-application advice and what this service involves · how to apply for planning permission and general advice can be given on requirements for validating planning applications  | 
The appointments are on the phone for 15 minutes and can be booked online 14 days in advance at https://newforest.gov.uk/article/2001/Duty-Planner-Service
