Guidance is available during normal office hours from the Planning Department at Long Eaton Town Hall. The Development Support section can be contacted by telephone during the hours of 8:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:30 to 16:30 on Fridays on telephone number 0115 907 2240. You can also E-Mail the section at
planning@erewash.gov.uk or visit the Town Hall in Long Eaton.
Planning Surgery
A Planning Surgery is held every Thursday morning at Ilkeston Town Hall where you can see a planning Officer for advice.
Please note that the Surgery operates by appointment only - appointments last 20 minutes and run from 10:00 - 12:40 AM.
Other sources of Advice
Help is available for people wishing to submit planning applications from the RTPI website.
Planning Aid is a charity that offers free, independent and professional advice on planning issues to community groups and individuals who cannot afford to pay a planning consultant.
Call the helpline: 0870 850 9802 Mon, Wed & Thurs 9am – 5pm
The Planning Portal has redesigned its Interactive House guide. The tool provides information to householders on planning and building regulations for common household developments. Click here to visit the Planning Portal Pointer Interactive House.
HIGH HEDGES
If you would like further information regarding the new High Hedges legislation the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Website has plenty of useful information. If, after reading the information on the DCLG website, you would like help on how to apply please contact Development Support on 0115 907 2240. Please note that the fee for making an official complaint to Erewash Borough Council about a High Hedge is currently £320. The DCLG leaflets are available to download here. High Hedges A Guide to the Legislation. High Hedges Complaining to the Council.
ADVICE LEAFLETS
The Guide for Householders offers advice to members of the public considering extending or improving their home and also those concerned about a neighbours development.
Information on the installation of satellite dishes and antenna is available.
Guidance on the display of Outdoor Advertisements and Signs is available offering applicants details of what rules exist regarding the erection of advertisements.
The DCLG Guide to Planning for Business gives advice regarding planning matters relating to business and commercial properties.
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORMS BY FOLLOWING THE LINK ON THE LEFT
Further information for applicants can be accessed from the Additional Advice for Planning Applications page.