Find information on planning services, including checking if you need planning permission, submitting an application, and viewing or commenting on applications.
Pre-application advice can speed up the application process. Find out how to request pre-application advice before applying for planning permission and how much the service costs.
Planning policy plans for long term development. Policies are set out in Local Plans for an area. Planning or building must be in areas shown for development on a Local Plan.
Our statement of community involvement is a legal statement. It sets out how we let people know about planning applications, how to get involved in planning decisions, how we let people know about planning decisions and the process for appealing planning decisions.
Solar panels, permitted development, how to minimise the impact of solar panels, how to get confirmation that your solar panels are lawful. What to do if you need planning permission.