Public spaces around cafés and restaurants may be used as outdoor dining areas without planning approval, as exempt developments.

Fences may not need planning approval, as an exempt development.

Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supports may not need planning approval, as exempt development.

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