Make a planning application

Apply online

We recommend you submit your planning application to us online by visiting the Planning Portal website (see link below).

The website allows you to complete an online application form and

• Create a site location plan (compulsory for all applications)
• Attach supporting documents (such as photographs)
• Calculate and pay the application fee (where enabled)

Make a paper-based application

To make a paper-based application, see our planning application forms page.

Applicants guide to submitting a valid planning application (Local and National list)

• A guide to submitting a valid planning application (Document opens in a new window).

The Ecology Wildlife Checklist is used to establish whether or not an ecological survey is required as part of your application.

• Ecology Wildlife Checklist 2012 (Document opens in a new window).

Every planning application needs a site location plan and block plan showing the location and boundaries of the site you are planning to work on. You can use the Planning Portal's 'Buy a Plan' service to ensure that you meet our requirements, whether you are a planning professional or first-time applicant.

• Click the logo below to "Buy a Plan":

Planning application fees

You can download our planning application fees document below