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Apply for planning permission

There are some things you need to prepare before you apply.

You can apply for most types of planning permission using the Planning Portal.

Not all application types can be completed online, but you can download the forms you need from the Planning Portal.

Apply by post

If you decide to submit your application by post, you will need to pay a scanning fee:​

Postal Application Scanning Charges

Type of application

Service offered

Fee (including VAT)

Service code

Householder Residential Property

Applications submitted by post will be scanned to create a digital application for public consultation

£29.38 per application

SCANHOU

Tree works application

Applications submitted by post will be scanned to create a digital application for public consultation

£29.38 per application

SCANTREE

Other and Minor planning applications

  • New Dwellings 1 to 9
  • Floorspace less than <1000 square meters
  • Change of use
  • Other and minor developments
Applications submitted by post will be scanned to create a digital application for public consultation

£58.77 per application

SCANOTHMIN

Major planning applications received by post

  • New dwellings 10 or more
  • Floorspace is equal or more than ≥1000 square meters
Applications submitted by post will be scanned to create a digital application for public consultation £88.16 per application SCANMAJ

Payment

Our how to pay page will take you through the payment process.

You can then send your completed application by post to the planning team.

Changes to householder amended drawings and revisions

We will be introducing changes to householder applications. When we receive a householder application, we will allow one amendment.We will make a decision based on that amendment, and we will not accept any other amendments.

We offer pre-planning application advice. The advice will improve the quality of the application and give you the best chance of getting planning permission.

This approach is being taken to improve the speed of issuing planning decisions.

More information on the benefits of pre-application advice is on GOV.UK. You can also apply for pre-application advice on our website.