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Feasibly can a Town Council apply to its Principal council for planning permission to a particular part of its Area?
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Your question is not completely clear but if the Town Council owns a building that needs an extension, then they must apply for planning permission and buildings regulations.  They have to follow the law, like everyone else....
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More specifically an item of category to stop/control traffic for access.
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To stop up and control vehicular traffic on a public road would require a Stopping-up Order or Traffic Regulation Order granted by the Highways Authority of the Principal Authority.  Any such requests must be open to public consultation.
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