Apply for planning permission

Before you apply

You should check whether you need planning permission before starting your application.

You should also:

• check national permitted development rules
• check local constraints such as conservation areas or listed buildings
• review what information you will need to submit

1. Apply online

The Planning Portal is the national service for submitting planning applications in England.

Apply online via Planning Portal

2. Pay the application fee

Most planning applications require a fee.

The amount you need to pay depends on the type and scale of your proposal.

You can calculate your fee using the Planning Portal fee calculator.

Planning application fees are currently set nationally by government regulations.

Find out more about planning application fees and costs

3. Prepare your documents

You will need to submit plans and supporting information with your application.

All plans and drawings must be clear, accurate and drawn to scale.

Please check our validation checklist for full details of the information required:

Applications will not be made valid until all required information has been submitted. Missing information may delay the processing of your application.

If you cannot apply online

You can apply for planning permission by emailing us a paper application form.

Download paper forms from the Planning Portal:

Email: planning4@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

We will contact you to advise how to pay the application fee once we receive your submission.

Other planning applications

Modify or discharge a planning obligation (Section 106)

You can apply to modify or discharge a planning obligation by emailing us an application form.

Download the application form to modify or discharge a planning obligation (DOCX , 77KB)

Email: planning4@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

We do not take payment for this application. Our legal team will contact you directly to confirm the fee and how to pay once your application has been received.

After you apply

Once your application is submitted:

• we will check it to make sure it is valid
• it will be published on the planning register
• you and others will be able to track its progress online

See our guidance on how a planning application is processed

Seek help from the council

Get advice before you apply (fees apply)