Make a Planning Application
This page tells you how to make a planning application either online or by post/hand. If you need any help completing any of these forms please contact the Planning Department
Online planning applications
New and improved planning application forms (1App) have now been introduced and are available from this website. You can apply online directly or you can download the forms below
- Apply online via the Planning Portal
On the Planning Portal website you can: attach drawings and documents, include a professional quality site location plan and download the appropriate Ordnance Survey map. You can also pay online, as the website will calculate the correct application fees for you. - Fees - Planning Portal fee calculator
The fee charged for the assessment of a planning application is set by the government and depends on the scale and nature of the proposed development. A new Scale of fees became effective from the 6 April 2008.
Design and Access Statement
Please note that since August 2006, a Design and Access Statement is required with many types of application, in line with DCLG Circular 01/06. This includes ALL applications for developments in Conservation Areas. See www.communities.gov.uk.
Flood Risk Assessment
As a result of the introduction of Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk (PPS25) the Government has introduced a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) regime which from the 1st May 2007 requires Local Planning Authorities to consult the Environment Agency (EA) on specific types of applications for development within Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3.
Energy Statement
An Energy Statement should be sent in with all major applications. For more information download Supplementary Planning Document - Energy (pdf)
Party Wall Agreements
In order to avoid delays and/or possible legal action from the adjoining owners it is strongly recommended that you follow the provisions within the Party Wall Act 1996, prior to commencement of any building work affecting the party walls. You can find the Party Wall explanatory booklet on the Communities and Local Government website.
Applications made by post/hand
Click on the links below to download application forms. To use one, print it out, fill it in and return it to the Environment Services Department Reception by post or hand (address given on the form). Please make sure you use the correct form and send it in with four copies of existing and proposed plans, elevations and supporting documentation.
Guidence Notes
IMPORTANT: Before submitting the relevant planning application please read the relevant guidence notes below
Please Note: At present all guidence notes for planning applications are being updated and are currently unavailable.
- Householder Application Guidence Notes
- Non-Householder Application Guidence Notes
- Guidence on Changes to the Development Control System
- Conservation Area Consent Guidence Notes
- Listed Building Consent Guidence Notes
- Display of Advert Consent Guidence Notes
- Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
- Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)
Planning Application Forms
- Householder Application Form
- Non-Householder Application Form
- Conservation Area Consent Form
- Listed Building Consent Form
- Display of Advert Consent Form
- Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Form
- Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) Form
- Approval of Details to Conditions Form
- Variation or Removal of Condition Form
Other Types of Application Forms
