Submit your planning application
We advise that you submit your application online through the Planning Portal.
Apply on the Planning Portal
The Planning Portal is the national system to submit planning applications. You can use it to complete the application form, upload all of your documents, and pay your fees.
Make your application on the Planning Portal
You’ll need to create an account, and then select the type of permission or planning consent you want to apply for.
If you submit your applications outside of normal working hours it will be registered the following working day. Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm. We don’t work on bank holidays.
When you shouldn’t use the Planning Portal
You can’t use the Planning Portal to apply for the modification or discharge of a Planning Obligation.
You can find further information on the S106 pages.
If you can’t use the Planning Portal
We prefer that you use the Planning Portal. If you can’t, you can download a copy of the paper application form on the Planning Portal.
You’ll need to post your completed application, along with 3 copies of everything you’re submitting to:
Development Management
Kingston Borough Council
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Submitting your application by post might result in a delay in registering your application.
Check you have the right documents
You can use our validation checklist (PDF, 497KB) to check what you need to submit with your application.
This includes lists of mandatory national and local information that must be submitted with every planning application.
If your application is submitted with missing information, this will delay the decision.
We strongly advise that you use our pre-application services so that your application has a greater chance of success.
Application fees
You can use the Planning Portal to:
You’ll need to make your payment on the Planning Portal.
Community Infrastructure Levy
You’ll need to check if you need to pay the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Assessing drainage for major developments
If your application is for a major development, you'll need to complete a drainage assessment form (PDF, 852 kB) and include detailed drainage design plans.
You'll also need to check to see if you need to provide a flood risk assessment.
Carbon Offsetting for major developments
If your application is for residential major development, you’ll need to refer to the GLA's Sustainable Design and Construction Guidance to see if you have to pay financial mitigation called Carbon Offsetting.