Planning applications
Services
Search, view and comment on applications
Search for current or determined planning applications and notifications.
How to make a planning application
Planning advice service
Information about our pre-application planning advice service which could help save you time, money and stress.
Fast Track Application Service
Community Engagement for Planning Applications
Publicity for planning applications
As a local planning authority we are required by law to publicise all planning applications.
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Removal of permitted development rights
Information about when the Council removes permitted development rights.
Design and access statement examples and templates
Read our example design and access statements to help you write yours. Download our statement template
How to write a statement
Guidance on how to write a design and access statement, and information about planning applications that don't require a statement.
Other development approvals
Information on other possible approvals you may need before you start your development.
Approval of details reserved by condition
Information on approval of details reserved by condition. Conditions are used to ensure that development that may not be considered acceptable would become acceptable.
Amend an application
How to make minor, non-material amendments to an application that has been approved.
Obtaining copies of determined plans and decision notices
Information about how to obtain copies of determined plans and decision notices.
Refusals and appeals
Information about planning application refusals and how to appeal.
CTMP guidance
Information about Construction Traffic Management Plans including guidance notes and a pro-forma.
Planning Committee and Planning Applications Committee
Information about the remit of planning application committees including links to meeting dates and documents.
Search Planning data with our digital map
Street naming and numbering application
How to make a street naming or numbering application including an application pack.