How the planning process works
An introduction to the planning process and what you need to consider.
Check if you need planning permission
Find out what type of planning approval you need for your project.
Planning policy and guidance
We make the decision on your planning application based on both national laws and local guidance. You should make sure your plans and designs are in keeping with local planning policy.
Pre-application planning advice service
Submit information about your proposal and pay to get some advice from our planning department.
Submit your planning application
When you’ve got all the required information, you can submit your application online.
Fast track your application
Pay to have your planning application determined more quickly than the statutory date of 8 weeks. You’ll need to request this when you submit your planning application.
After you’ve submitted a planning application
Information on how we make a decision to grant or refuse planning permission.
Amending an application
In some cases, you can amend an application after you’ve submitted it or after planning permission has been granted.
If your planning application is refused
How to submit a revised application or appeal a decision.
Planning enforcement and breaches
Information about how we enforce planning decisions.