In most areas, you will not need planning permission. However, if the property is listed or in a conservation area, you will need listed building consent or planning permission to paint the exterior. A surveyor or architect's advice will be invaluable as they can help with this process.
St Bees
St Bees is a coastal town, civil parish as well as selecting ward in the Copeland area of Cumbria, England, on the Irish Sea. It was originally in the historical region of Cumberland. Within the parish is St Bees Head which is the only Heritage Coast in between Wales as well as Scotland which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is an RSPB reserve as well as has the largest seabird nest in north-west England. St Bees Lighthouse bases on the North Head which is the most westerly point of Northern England. St Bees is a popular holiday destination as a result of the coastline as well as closeness to the Western Lake District. In the town there is the Norman St Bees Abbey, and St Bees School founded in 1583. The Wainwright Coast to Coast Stroll starts from the north end of St Bees Bay. The town is served by the Cumbrian Coast Railway.