Important planning news

This area will keep you up to date with the latest planning news.

Free Workshops on submitting Planning Applications Online

The Planning Portal is starting 2010 with a series of free events aimed at planning agents and applicants to promote the benefits of submitting planning applications online. 

Delays to pre-application advice

Unfortunately, due to current severe financial pressures within the Council, the Development Enabling Section is operating at below its normal strength. Fee paying planning applications are, therefore, taking priority, which is regretfully resulting in delays in response times to pre-application advice.  Should you decide to submit a pre-application enquiry, please note that you are likely to receive a response within six to eight weeks.

Changes to planning legislation - new forms

Changes in planning legislation came into force on 1 October 2009 to enable you to apply for an extension to previous planning permission which might otherwise run out.