Apply for planning permission: step by step

Check if you need planning permission, pre-application advice, submit an application, how we make a decision, appeals.

  1. Check if you need planning permission

    Before you submit a planning application, always start by checking whether you need planning permission for your work.

  2. Check planning policies and constraints

    Check planning policies and constraints, including conservation areas, listed buildings and Tree Preservation Orders.

  3. Get pre-application planning advice

    Apply for advice before you submit your planning application.

  4. Submit an application

    How to submit a planning application, including required documents, plans and fees.

  5. How and when decisions are made

    Including how and when we make decisions and how long it may take to process your application. 

  6. Granting planning applications and amendments

    How planning permission is granted and how to make a change to your application. 

  7. Refused planning applications and appeals

    What to do if your planning application is refused and how to appeal a decision.

  8. Developer contributions

    Developers contributions towards paying for new services and infrastructure.