Making a planning application

Pre-application advice

You can save yourself time and money with our pre-application advice service.

We will give you valuable guidance about your proposal and whether you are likely to receive planning permission.

Types of planning application

You can find full information and explanations about the different types of planning applications on the Planning Portal.

For the relevant requirements for each type of application, see our Local Validation List.

Planning constraints and obligations

There are a number of planning constraints that will have an impact on your planning application.

You will also need to be aware of certain planning obligations.

How we decide on a planning application

You can find out full details about how we decide on a planning application.

Most decisions are made under delegated authority, but around 10% of applications are referred to the planning committee.  

Approval of conditions

This type of application will be necessary where a condition in a planning permission or a listed building consent requires details of a specified aspect of the development which was not fully described in the original application. These details need to be submitted for approval before the development can begin. Visit the Planning Portal 'apply' page for more information.