> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.arkata.mt/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Project Types

> The 9 project types Arkata supports and what each one is for.

# Project Types

Arkata supports 9 project types. The type you choose determines what lifecycle phases are available for tracking progress.

## Available types

| Code      | Full Name                      | Use Case                                                             |
| --------- | ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **PA**    | Planning Application           | Full planning permission applications — the most common type         |
| **RG**    | Regularisation                 | Regularising existing unauthorised development                       |
| **DNO**   | Development Notification Order | Minor works that require notification rather than full permission    |
| **DS**    | Dangerous Structure            | Dangerous structure assessments and interventions                    |
| **CMP**   | Compliance                     | Compliance submissions for existing permits                          |
| **GS**    | General Service                | General professional services (no permit lifecycle)                  |
| **PC**    | Pre-Consultation               | Pre-application consultations with the PA                            |
| **CD**    | Certificate of Development     | Certificate applications                                             |
| **Other** | Other                          | Anything that doesn't fit the categories above — no lifecycle phases |

## Choosing the right type

* If you're submitting a full planning application, use **PA**
* If the work is regularising something already built, use **RG**
* For minor works notifications, use **DNO**
* For professional services not tied to a permit, use **GS** or **Other**

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  The project type cannot be changed after creation. If you picked the wrong type, create a new project with the correct type.
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## Lifecycle differences

Each type has a different set of phases. PA projects have the most (18 phases across 4 stages). Simpler types like CMP have just 3 phases. **Other** has no lifecycle at all.

See [Lifecycle Phases](/projects/lifecycle-phases) for the full breakdown.