Submitting a planning application

Making a planning application

There are different application forms depending on what you need to apply for, some applications have been combined into one form, for example, Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent. Please contact us if you have any questions about which form to use or what information you should submit with an application.

To submit your application please use the Planning Portal. They provide two methods for submitting applications:

• Electronic submissionOpens in new tab - complete the online form, upload all the plans and supporting documentation, you can also purchase your location plan through the Planning Portal, and finally pay the correct fee.
• Download a PDF version of the formOpens in new tab - complete it and send it to us along with all the plans and supporting documentation. If possible, please email your PDF form, and all PDF plans and documents to Development Control, or post the completed application to our contact address.

Please note, some of the Prior Approval Notification forms are not available through the electronic submission system and have to be downloaded.

Before submitting your application, please use the Planning Portal checklists to make sure you have included everything we will need to process the application.

For applications submitted in the post, we only require one copy of all forms, certificates, plans and accompanying documents. It would however be helpful and speed up the registration of your application if you can use the online submission method.

We will let you know, normally within three working days, if we need any further information to make your application valid. If we do not receive this additional information within one month, we will return the incomplete papers to you.