People who are thinking about making developments to their properties or perhaps considering a development project in Hull will shortly be able to get help on what's involved in the planning application process.

With the current economic climate, people who were considering moving to a larger property may now be thinking about expanding their existing property but don't know where to start.

Hull City Council is introducing a series of planning surgeries, which commence at the end of this month and are designed to help people through the planning application process.


The surgeries will involve staff from the council's planning team, including building control, development control and highways development control, being on hand to talk to people who are thinking about applying for planning permission in Hull.

Alex Codd, City Planning Manager for the council, explained: "Some people may find the planning application process quite daunting, particularly if it is the first time they have considered submitting an application.

"The planning surgeries aim to make the process more understandable. Officers who deal with applications on a daily basis will be on hand and able to answer people's questions and concerns, as well as telling them about the 'dos' and 'don'ts' of applying for planning permission."

(CD/JM)