Making An Application

A lot of information is contained on our planning pages, in the planning policy documents and other guidance which is available to view or download.

We encourage you to look at this first before undertaking any detailed work on a proposal.

Please note: Some planning applications which create additional floorspace may be liable to a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge.  Please see our CIL webpage for further information.

Invalid Planning Applications

Applicants are advised that on receipt of a planning application, the proposal will be checked to establish whether the application is valid in accordance with the Council's Local List of Requirements. If the planning application is found to be invalid, applicants will receive notice of the information required to enable the proposal to be valid. A period of 21 days will be given for the required information to be submitted. In the event that the application remains invalid after 21 days, it will be lapsed, and a new planning application will be necessary. A written request will need to be made by the applicant for any planning fee to be refunded. The refund will be via the original payment method (Planning Portal or the Council) and 25% will be retained by the Council for administration purposes.

Please note: Information provided on the planning application form and accompanying drawings and documents will be made available on the Council's website.