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Planning

Apply for planning permission, see planning applications and read about planning policy.
Changes to the Scheme of Delegation

On 29 March 2023, members agreed changes to the Council’s constitution and scheme of delegation.

The new scheme will be applied to applications with a Statutory Start Date of 30 March 2023 or later.  The changes are:

  • 10 or more objections will be required to trigger a planning committee meeting 
  • A scheme with an amenity society objection will be referred to a Chairs’ Review meeting

Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Find out how to make sure your building project complies with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Solar panels and planning permission

Find out if you need planning permission for solar panels.

Find and comment on planning applications

View and comment on valid planning applications.

Applying for planning permission

Apply and pay for planning permission online, download application forms and get more information about the planning application process.

Planning policy

Find out how we are making sure development and change in land use is suitable, sustainable and in the public interest.

Unauthorised development

Report a breach of planning control.

Conservation and design

Planning information about listed buildings, houses in conservation areas and urban design.

Local land charges

Information about local land charges, property searches, common land, property owned by us and land available for development.

Street naming and numbering

​Apply for street naming and numbering for new properties and developments, or to change the name of your property.

Frequently asked questions

Information about applying for planning permission and commenting on planning applications.

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