Planning permission
Try the new planning permission and process guide
The Planning team have worked hard to create a new downloadable guide for residents and developers.
It coaches you through the process step-by-step and deals with FAQs and what some planning terms actually mean.
Please do provide feedback on this new guide and the planning webpages by emailing the team.
Do I need planning permission?
You can make some minor changes to your home without the need to make a planning application through permitted development rights.
Read our planning advice to help determine if you need planning permission.
Pre-application advice
We offer a pre-application advice service so you can get the views of a planning specialist before applying for planning permission, increasing your chances of a submitting a successful planning application.
Read about our pre-application service
Applying for planning permission
Find out what you need to do to apply for planning permission.
Decision making
Planning decisions can be delegated to Council officers or made by the relevant Local Area Committee (LAC).
View LAC meetings, agendas and minutes
Post decision
You can access and download planning documents from our Planning Portal.
Order pre-2007 planning documents
Planning obligations
Planning obligations are legal obligations entered into to mitigate the impacts of a development proposal.
Read more about planning obligations
Associated fees and charges
View fees and charges
Fees are only payable once they have been calculated.