The planning application process
A step-by-step guide to what happens when you make a planning application.
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Step 1:
Find out if you need planning permission
ShowUse the Planning Portal website to make sure you're applying for everything you need.
Find out if you need planning permission -
Step 2:
Get advice from us first if you need it
ShowYou are welcome to discuss your proposals with us before submitting a planning application.
Duty Planner and pre-application advice -
Step 3:
Find out what you need to include with your application
ShowDownload the local information requirements list to find out what to include when you apply.
Find out what you need to include with your application -
Step 4:
Work out what you need to pay
ShowThe fee calculator on the Planning Portal website will help you to do this.
Calculate the fees you need to pay -
Step 5:
Submit your application
ShowYou can do this online or by post.
Apply for planning permission -
Step 6:
Checking your application
ShowWe'll review your application and write to you within two weeks.
Checking your application -
Step 7:
We ask the public to comment on your application
ShowWe give the public the chance to tell us their thoughts about your proposal.
The consultation and notification period -
Step 8:
Site visit and assessment
ShowThe planning officer will visit the location to make sure the proposal is acceptable.
The planning officer will visit and write a report -
Step 9:
We make our decision
ShowWe aim to make a decision within 8 weeks for minor applications and within 13 weeks for major applications.
We make our decision on your application -
Step 10:
Make an appeal if you wish to
ShowYou can appeal if you application is rejected, delayed decisions or due to planning conditions set.
Appeal a planning decision