What information do I need to supply?
We are currently experiencing intermittent technical issues whilst migrating to a new Planning system, please accept our apologises during this period.
Pre-application Advice
The pre application and enquiry service has TEMPORARILY been SUSPENDED due to the high volume of applications we are receiving. Pre applications for major and strategic developments will continue to be accepted.
If you are seeking advice on whether planning permission would be required please see our planning guides.
Alternatively you can submit a certificate of lawfulness application.
What to submit with your application
To ensure your application is valid there are certain pages you'll need to read and certain information you might need to submit as part of your planning application.
Check what you need to submit with your application
As a minimum, the majority of applications will require the following:
Ordnance survey extracts – As part of most applications you will need to submit a location plan and block plan.
You can locate them using the planning portal (or other online sites).
Access the form and price list.
Data Protection and Copyright
he Council is fully committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals, including staff, contractors, service users and others, by ensuring lawful use of their personal data in accordance with the Act. The Council will take all necessary steps to implement this policy and to ensure that all staff are fully aware of it and abide by it. The applicants name and address will be displayed on the website, site notice and publicity notice. Information relating to Planning applications will be held indefinitely in order to maintain the planning register.
When viewing planning applications the data is publicly available for the purposes of holding a planning register which is a legal requirement and should not be used for any other purpose. Plans, drawings and materials submitted to the Council are protected by the copyright acts (section 47, 1988). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes; to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed together with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
Please note: Information submitted on the Planning Application Form and supporting information will be published on the website.