Planning Portal
The Planning Portal is the UK Government's planning resource. Use this site to learn about the planning system, apply for planning permission, find out about development near you, appeal against a planning decision and research the latest government policy
The Planning Portal is available to you in association with the Council's Planning Service.
Planning Portal Home Page - offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system.
Guide to the Planning process - offers a brief introduction to the Planning system and some explanation of what planning is for and why it is important to us all. This section of the Planning Portal is intended for both householders and business. It explains why planning controls are necessary and how decisions are made.
Online application - you can submit your application electronically using the Portal. You can pay online or post a cheque to accompany your online application. You can also use the online applications service to produce a site location plan to accompany your application.
Appeals - offers guidance on how to appeal against a planning refusal, or if you application is not determined within a set period.
Research - the research section of the Portal is intended to help professional planners, lawyers, students, academics and others with an in-depth interest in town and country planning. It includes the Government's PPGs and other guidance.