The easiest way to submit your planning application is to use the national Planning Portal. You will need to log in or register for a new account.
Submit an application – Planning Portal
For help with your submission and with using the Planning Portal, contact the Planning Portal help centre. They can support you with:
- completing your online application
- problems filling out an application
- questions on how to use the website
Planning application validation checklist
All planning applications must meet both national and local validation requirements. These vary depending on the type of proposed development.
The checklist comes in five parts:
- part 1 – national requirements (page 1)
- part 2 – local requirements (page 6)
- part 3 – statements and reports (page 9)
- part 4 – application types (page 49)
- part 5 – development types (page 68)
- appendix A (page 71)
In the majority of instances reviewing either application types (part 4) or development types (part 5) will be the most helpful.
If you get pre-application advice you will be advised as part of our response the information that is required.
Fees
Most applications need a planning fee.
Planning fees in England are set nationally by the government and are detailed in the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site visits) (England) Regulations 2012, as amended.
For more information go to fees for planning applications – GOV.UK.
Calculating your fee
Your fee will be calculated as part of the application process on the Planning Portal. You will be asked to pay when you submit your application.
When we receive your application, we’ll check the fee is correct.
Pay using our online payment system
If you submit your application using Planning Portal, you must also use Planning Portal to pay.
You can only pay using our online payment service if you have submitted your application directly to us.
Select the 'Planning Applications' option in the 'Items' list.
Community Infrastructure Levy
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) may need to be paid if planning permission is granted for your proposal.