Make a planning application

How to apply for planning permission

To apply for planning permission you will need to send us:

a completed application form
the correct fee
plans of the site to scale 1:1250 or 1:2500
any relevant supporting information known as validation criteria

You may also want to get advice on your application before you submit it.

Application fees and how to pay

Use the fee calculator to calculate how much you need to pay with your application.

If you send us your application through the Planning Portal, you pay online there
If you don't apply via the Planning Portal, you can pay online using our payment system

How to apply

Apply for planning permission via the Planning Portal

Please ensure you check the validation criteria to see what information you will need to send in with your application.

If you prefer to complete a paper form, you can download a planning permission form then either post it back to us or deliver it by hand.

What happens next

We will check your application and get in touch with you if there is any information missing. A planning officer will assess your proposal and may visit the site to put up the site notice.

All applications will be made available to view and comment on through public access.

For most standard or small planning applications you should have a decision in eight weeks. Larger or more complex applications may take up to 13 weeks.

Some planning applications might need to be decided by planning committee. If this is the case we will let you know and invite you to speak to the planning committee.

Making changes to your application

Once you have been given planning permission you may need to make a change to your application. If so, you may need to apply for a non-material amendment.