How to make a planning application
If you are thinking of making alterations to your property, the
information on these pages may be of interest. If you would like
advice on whether you require planning permission, please see
permitted development.
The information on the pre application advice page will explain
the best way for you to seek advice from the Council on any
proposal you may have.
If you require advice on the application process and the
information needed to submit an application, please visit the
relevant page:
- Permitted Development - in
certain cases, planning permission is not required for a
development as the works can be carried out using 'permitted
development rights'. This page explains those rights and advises on
receiving clarification from the Council on permitted
development.
- Pre-application advice - this page
explains how you can receive advice on a proposal prior to
submitting a formal application to the Council. Here you will find
advice on the various options, service standards on our formal
pre-application service and the costs involved.
- Planning application process -
once you have established that you need to submit an application
for the Council's consideration, this page will explain the various
processes involved and the relevant timescales.
- Submitting your application -
before you submit your application to the Council please consult
the guidance on this page. The guidance explains the correct
application form to use, provides links to all of the
available application forms, what supporting documents you
require and the correct fee payable.
- Application forms available to
download - all the Council's planning application forms
are available to download along with guidance notes on how best to
complete the forms.