Part 8 Procedure (P8P) in UK housing is a process which allows local authorities to make decisions on minor changes to their housing stock outside of the normal planning process. It is used to modify existing housing units to better suit the needs of the community, such as to make them more energy efficient or to increase the number of homes available. The purpose of the process is to enable local authorities to make changes to their housing stock without the need for lengthy and expensive planning applications. The scope of the process is limited to minor changes only, such as alterations to existing units, extensions, and minor internal changes. Other major changes, such as the construction of new units, are not covered by Part 8 Procedure (P8P).