Waste & Recycling collections across the Easter period will be normal the week of Good Friday and one day late on the week of Easter Monday (21 April).
Services are running normally
You can perform certain types of work without needing to apply for planning permission. All the information regarding your "permitted development rights" as well as a handy interactive house and guidance on common planning projects can be found on the Planning Portal.
If you do not need planning permission also called "lawful development".
* It is not a requirement to apply for a lawful development certificate however it is advisable as it is formal confirmation that the works/changes have been lawfully completed. This would show up on any property searches.