How do I apply for Planning Permission?

The quickest and easiest way to make an application is to submit an online planning application. Submitting an application online will guide you through the process with step-by-step help and advice and will save you time

Alternatively you can download the appropriate paper application form below.

If you apply using a paper copy we will require one copy of all forms and plans.

Please note information provided on the application form and accompanying drawings and documents will be made available on the internet.


Please read the following information before submitting an application.

Planning Application Validation Checklist

The information required to make a valid planning application comprises:

  • mandatory national information requirements specified in the General Development Procedure Order, including a Design and Access Statement where one is required;
  • the standard application form, and
  • information to accompany the application as specified by the local planning authority in their local list of information requirements

This information as a whole enables the local planning authority to validate an application for planning permission and begin its determination.

What specific information will be essential for any particular application (before it can be registered) depends on the scale and type of that application. The type of information and the thresholds for such information are set out in the List.

The supporting information required with an application should add to the local planning authority’s understanding of the development scheme that is submitted for determination. The information requested and provided should help to explain the nature of the proposed development, its anticipated impacts – positive and negative – and any measures that are proposed to mitigate any anticipated adverse impacts.

Design and Access Statements

In June 2013 the statutory requirements for Design and Access Statement to accompany certain types of planning applications were amended.

Design and Access Statement for Planning Applications

The Council has produced Guidance Notes to explain the current requirements with the Council’s expectations in respect of the requirements and the content of such documents, and a pro-forma to help structure your Statement.

Design and Access Statement for Listed Building Consents

The Council has produced Guidance Notes to explain the current requirements with the Council’s expectations in respect of the requirements and the content of such documents, and a Pro-forma to help structure your Statement.

Assessment of Significance (relating to Heritage Assets)

An Assessment of Significance form is available for applicants and agents to submit with their application

Guidance notes, which show the information to be submitted.

Wildlife Assessment Check

This is a free online tool for householders and small to medium-scale developers who want to undertake a development project to check whether they will need expert ecological advice before submitting a planning application. This tool is not intended for large development projects where formal Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are required according to EIA regulations.

Wildlife Assessment Check

Schedule of Fees

View a schedule of planning fees.

Please note:

In line with Parliament approval of the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, Planning Application Fees are changing and the new fee structure will start on 6 December 2023. The new Planning Fees and Charges Guide can be found using this link: A Guide to the Fees for Planning Applications in England (planningportal.co.uk)

Householder Applications

Planning Permission for Works or Extension to a Dwelling

Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling and for Relevant Demolition of an Unlisted Building in a Conservation Area

Planning Permission for Works or Extension to a Dwelling and Listed Building Consent for Alterations, Extension or Demolition of a Listed Building

Full Planning Permission

Planning Permission

Planning Permission and Relevant Demolition of an Unlisted Building in a Conservation Area

Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for Alterations, Extension or Demolition of a Listed Building

Planning Permission and Consent to Display an Advertisement(s)

Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission

Outline Planning Permission

Planning Permission with Some Matters Reserved

Planning Permission with All Matters Reserved

Application for Permission in Principle

Please note: Applications for Technical Details Consent based on a granted Permission in Principle should be submitted as a Full Planning Permission with details of the related Permission in Principle provided in the description.

Reserved Matters and Removal or Variation of Conditions

Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval

Removal or Variation of a Condition following Grant of Planning Permission or Listed Building Consent

Approval of Details Reserved by a Condition Following Full Planning Permission or Listed Building Consent

Listed Building and Conservation Area Consent Applications

Conservation Area Consent for Demolition in a Conservation Area

Listed Building Consent for Alterations, Extension or Demolition of a Listed Building

Works to Trees and Hedgerow Removal Notice

Tree Works – Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and/or Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in Conservation Areas (CA)

Application for Hedgerow Removal Notice

Advertisement Consent Only

Consent to Display an Advertisement(s)

Lawful Development Certificate Applications

Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use of Operation or Activity including those in Breach of a Planning Condition

Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building

Prior Notification Applications

Application for Prior Notification of Proposed Agricultural or Forestry Development – Proposed Building

Application for Prior Notification of Proposed Agricultural or Forestry Development – Proposed Road

Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development – excavation/waste material

Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development – proposed fish tank (cage)

Prior Notification of Proposed Development in respect of Permitted Development by Telecommunications Code Systems Operators

Prior Notification of Proposed Demolition

Application to modify or discharge a Planning Obligation (Section 106 Agreement)

Notices

Notices under Article 6 Application for Planning Permission

  • Notice 1 – Notice to be printed and served on individuals if Certificate B or C is completed
  • Notice 1a Householder Development – Notice to be printed and served on individuals if Certificate B or C is completed
  • Notice 2 – Notice for publication in local newspaper if Certificate C or D is completed
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