Planning

Find information about planning policy, neighbourhood planning and strategy documents.

What type of permission you might need to construct, alter or change the use of a building.

Find more information before you apply for planning permission.

Search and comment on applications for planning, building control and enforcement.

Read about the planning application process, and what happens at each stage.

If you believe a development has breached a planning control you can contact us.

Get information on the Tree Preservation Order and how to apply for tree works.

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge collected from new developments to fund facilities.

The design process and physical characteristics of a planned build.

Assess environmental impacts arising from a proposed development.

Required when substances on a site are at or more than the 'controlled quantity'.

We are responsible for the naming and numbering of new or existing streets.

All major planning applications should submit a Drainage Assessment Form (DAF).

How to apply for land charges searches.

Building or land that helps the social interests or wellbeing of the local community.

Pay the charge that is collected as a result of any new developments. Choose miscellaneous payments, then planning, then CIL payment.