Installing a driveway, hardstand space, pathway or paving may not need planning approval, as an exempt development.

Demolition of development may be carried out as exempt development if it relates to a low impact minor building or structure.

Changing the use of a building may not need planning permission if it meets the requirements as an exempt development.

You might not need planning approval to build a carport, if it meets the standards to be an exempt development.

Installing balconies, decks, patios, pergolas, terraces, and verandahs may not require planning approval.

Installing an aerial, antenna or communication dish may not need planning approval, as an exempt development.

Some advertising and other signage may be classed as exempt development - not needing planning permission

All areas of lawn and garden included in your development must be on your development application plans.

For each water use in the development, you must nominate a water source. The source may be mains-supplied potable water or one of the recognised alternative water sources.

Shading the pool and spa with an appropriate shading device reduces the amount of water a swimming pool or spa will require.