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Builders and developers can apply to a local authority for a refund on development levies where they plan to construct residential units within certain thresholds and in specific locations.

Local authorities may provide heritage education to school children and community, voluntary and heritage groups to increase their knowledge and appreciation of local heritage.

Local authorities may issue certificates of exemption for developments that do not need planning permission.

Local authorities provide information and advice on historic, current or planned development.

You must apply for planning permission if you want to build or demolish property, or significantly alter the use of land or property unless the development is exempt.

You can apply to the local authority to extend the duration of a grant of planning permission if the work is not complete before the grant of planning permission expires.

You must apply for a licence to the local authority if you want to place a skip on a public road or footpath.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to place furniture such as tables and chairs on the public footpath outside your premises.

Developers or the majority of home owners can request the local authority to take charge of the roads and services within a housing estate.

You can make an observation to a local authority on the potential transboundary environmental impact of developments on neighbouring EU states.