Planning application - make an application

Planning application - make an application

N.B Please ensure all drawings submitted with applications contain a metric scale bar.

• 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. 

• Apply by post/hand, download and print out planning application forms (pdfs)
  New and improved planning application forms (1App) have now been introduced and are available from this website.  Return forms 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.
  » Go to list of downloadable forms (jump link to bottom of this page)

• 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 (pdf)

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.(opens in new window)

Guidance notes      

IMPORTANT: Before submitting the relevant planning application please read the guidance notes below. At present some guidance notes for planning applications are being updated and are currently unavailable.

• » Householder Application Guidance Notes (pdf)
• » Non-Householder Application Guidance Notes (pdf)
• Guidance on Changes to the Development Control System
• » Conservation Area Consent Guidance Notes (pdf)
• » Listed Building Consent Guidance Notes (pdf)
• Display of Advert Consent Guidance Notes
• Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
• Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)

If you need any help completing these forms please contact the planning department.

» Planning application team contact details

Planning application downloadable forms

• » Householder Application Form (pdf)
• » Non-Householder Application Form (pdf)
• » Conservation Area Consent Form (pdf)
• » Listed Building Consent Form (pdf)
• » Display of Advert Consent Form (pdf)
• » Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Form (pdf)
• » Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) Form (pdf)
• » Approval of Details to Conditions Form (pdf)
• » Variation or Removal of Condition Form (pdf)

Other types of application forms

• » Works to Trees Forms (pdf)
• » Hedgerow Removal Forms (pdf)
• » Prior Notification - Proposed Demolition Forms (pdf)
• » Prior Notification - Telecoms Forms (pdf)
• » Outline All Reserved Matters (pdf)
• » Outline with some Reserved Matters (pdf)
• » Reserved Matters following an Outline Application (pdf)