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How to apply for planning permission

Submit your application

Complete and submit your planning application to us via the Planning Portal

Application forms

Download copies of planning application forms if you are not able to use the Planning Portal

Local planning application requirements

Find out what plans and documents you need to include with your planning application

Submit a householder application

Find out the specifics of submitting a planning application if you are in a residential household

Guidance on describing planning proposals

Detailed information, with examples, on how to make your planning proposal descriptions as clear and as accurate as possible

How to submit supporting plans and drawings

Details on how you need to label and organise your supporting plans and drawings if you are submitting your application online or by post

Pay for a planning service

Make an online payment for a planning service or application