Apply for planning permission
Planning applications and biodiversity net gain
It is mandatory that applicable planning applications deliver a minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain.
For further information please see the biodiversity net gain page.
You are encouraged to apply online for planning permissions. Ensure you have all necessary documents and consult pre-application advice to streamline your process.
Applying online offers convenience, quicker processing, and secure record-keeping.
For professional assistance in submitting an application, see the Partner Agent List or go to the Planning Portal - Buy a planning map website.
Once you have the necessary information you can start an application. If you need more help, you can learn how to apply at the Planning Portal website.
Start a planning application online
After submitting your application, it will be validated and allocated to a planning officer who will assess the suitability of your proposal.
We will charge 10% of the expected planning application fee if we need to return invalid planning applications.
Most decisions will be made within eight weeks however, more complex applications may take longer.
Procedures for determining planning applications are set out in the following document:
Paper application forms are available from the Planning Portal website: Planning Portal website - Paper applications forms.