Planning departments, building control, Historic England, Environment Agency, water companies, gas and electricity networks, highways authorities and trade body registers - every contact you need for building work in England, organised by county and region.
Whether you are submitting a planning application, applying for building regulations approval, seeking listed building consent or simply trying to find your local council's planning department phone number - this directory brings every contact together in one place, organised by county across all nine regions of England.
Each county page lists every local planning authority in that area - including county councils, district councils, borough councils and unitary authorities - alongside building control departments, Historic England regional offices, Environment Agency contacts, Lead Local Flood Authorities, water companies, gas transporters, electricity distribution network operators (DNOs), highways authorities and trade body registers including the FMB, RICS, RIBA, Gas Safe Register, NICEIC and MCS. Where relevant, pages flag key constraints such as National Park boundaries, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), Green Belt, conservation areas, Habitats Regulations Assessment requirements and nutrient neutrality zones.
Currently covering 47 areas including Greater London and all its boroughs, all South East counties, all Yorkshire and Humber counties, all North East counties, all North West counties, all West Midlands and East Midlands counties, all East of England counties, and all South West counties. Remaining areas being added throughout 2026.
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