Planning department

What we do

The Planning department:

• provides a range of information and services to help you deliver sustainable development in the borough
• provides an end to end development management service
• encourage pre-application engagement and consultation
• assist in finding solutions to move your application towards permission

How we can help you

For pages with information on the planning process visit the: 

• Planning information menu page

Quick links to popular planning pages:

• Check if you need planning permission

• Find out how to apply for planning permission, using the Planning Portal. You can also download the planning application forms from this portal.

• Get in touch with us to discuss your plans before submitting your application.

• Use our Planning Applications Online service to search for and comment on planning applications, whether it's to support or object.

• Find out how a planning decision is made

• Planning permission - frequently asked questions

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