Developers making a planning application

You can apply online through the Planning Portal.

Make a planning application

Check the standards for online submissions before submitting documents and drawings electronically. This document includes the required files sizes and format. Make sure you go through the checklist before sending your application - most delays are caused by simple mistakes.

Applying by post

If you are applying by post, choose the form you need from the list below.

Applications for full planning permission

• Application for planning permission (PDF, 1.7 MB)
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the full planning checklist

Applications for advert consent

• Application for planning permission with consent to display an advertisement (PDF, 1.8MB)
  • 2 original and 2 copies of all documents required
  • read the full planning and advertisement consent checklist
• Application for consent to display an advertisement (PDF, 640KB)

Applications for outline permission

• Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved (PDF, 1.9MB)
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the miscellaneous checklist
• Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved (PDF, 1.7MB)
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the miscellaneous checklist

Applications for reserved matters and removal or variation of conditions

• Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval (PDF, 620KB)
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the miscellaneous checklist
• Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission or listed building consent (PDF, 620KB)
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the miscellaneous checklist

Lawful development certificate applications

• Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use of operation or activity including those in breach of planning condition (PDF, 770KB)
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the householder checklist
• Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development (PDF, 640KB)
  • 1 original and 1 copy of all documents required
  • read the householder checklist

Checklists