Planning Portal

 

The Planning Portal offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system.Planning Portal Website

 

The Planning Portal is the first point of call for anyone who wants to find out about the planning system in England and Wales. It is aimed at everyone, from central government and local authorities to planning professionals and the lay person.

 

For example, through the Planning Portal you can:

  • submit your planning application on-line
  • determine if planning permission is required and how you go about obtaining it
  • access the regulations and guidance upon which the application and appeal procedures are based
  • find out about planning in your local area

Planning Portal Home Page

This is the gateway to a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system.

 

National Planning Application Register

This allows you to search for planning applications and decisions within the past 12 months.

 

Guide Section

This provides a introductory description of the planning system. It explains how/why to apply for planning permission and much more.

 

Fee Calculator

Calculate how much it will cost to make your planning application.

 

Useful Tools

Further information on making an application.

 

Apply Section This  allows you to make a planning application and send it electronically to your local planning authority along with any attachments, or complete the forms on your computer then print and send them by post as part of a traditional paper application.

 

Appeals Section - If you seek permission to carry out works to your property and your application isn't decided within a set period, or you get a decision from your local council that you disagree with, you have a right to appeal.

 

Study Section This aims to help people to teach or learn about town and country planning at all levels and in all types of education.

 

Research Section Intended to help professional planners, lawyers, students, academics and others with an in-depth interest in town and country planning.