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Planning applications

Most planning applications are submitted online. You can apply to every local authority in England through the Planning Portal.

The benefits are simple:

  • Quick and user-friendly system
  • Step-by-step help and advice
  • Attach plans and drawings
  • Save time and money

Find out more information on how to apply and the decision making process in the guidance below.


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      Use the links below to start or view your planning applications.

      Start or view your planning applications (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/app)

      Start or view your planning applications
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          Buy a site plan

          Most planning applications require a location plan and a site plan. You can create a location plan as part of your online application, and you can purchase a site plan via our accredited supplier, ReQuestaPlan.

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              Find a professional

              The Planning Portal has teamed up with quality service providers who can help you to find a professional and begin moving your project forward.

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                  Fee calculator

                  Calculate your planning fee with the Planning Portal's fee calculator.


                      Calculate a fee
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                      Volume calculator

                      Calculate the volume for common types of house and loft extensions. This can help to determine if planning permission is needed.

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                        Buy a site plan

                        Most planning applications require a location plan and a site plan. You can create a location plan as part of your online application, and you can purchase a site plan via our accredited supplier, ReQuestaPlan.

                            Explore
                            Map point icon

                            Find a professional

                            The Planning Portal has teamed up with quality service providers who can help you to find a professional and begin moving your project forward.

                                Explore
                                Calculator icon

                                Fee calculator

                                Calculate your planning fee with the Planning Portal's fee calculator.


                                    Calculate a fee
                                    Planning icon

                                    Volume calculator

                                    Calculate the volume for common types of house and loft extensions. This can help to determine if planning permission is needed.

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                                      How to apply

                                      Find out ways to apply, choosing your application, how much it costs and what you need to submit.

                                          Explore (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/how-to-apply)

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                                          The decision-making process

                                          Find out about the application process, how they are processed, how long it will take to get a decision and what to do if your application is refused.

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                                              Further information

                                              Community Infrastructure Levy (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/policy-and-legislation/CIL)

                                              Community Infrastructure Levy

                                              Application guide (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/application-guide)

                                              Application guide

                                              Consent types (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/consent-types)

                                              Consent types

                                              Paper forms (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/paper-forms)

                                              Paper forms

                                              Supporting document types (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/supporting-document-types)

                                              Supporting document types

                                                  Consent types not available through the online system

                                                  You can download the relevant forms and associated documents in our paper forms section1.

                                                  • Application for Permission in Principle
                                                  • Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a listed building
                                                  • Planning application for development relating to the onshore extraction of oil and gas
                                                  • Application for Prior Approval of a proposed: Temporary recreational campsite in Flood Zone 2 or Flood Zone 3 
                                                  1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/paper-forms/find-and-download-paper-forms

                                                  Application types not currently available on the Planning Portal

                                                  If you wish to apply for the following, please contact your local planning authority or check their website for details1

                                                  • Application for modification of conditions relating to construction working hours
                                                  • Application for additional environmental approval to extend the duration of a planning permission
                                                  • Planning permission for mineral extraction or associated development
                                                  • Modification or discharge of a Section 106 planning obligation
                                                  • Prior approval applications for: Toll road facilities (Part 9 - Class D2); Mining and mineral exploration (Part 17 – Class B, C, D, F, G3); Miscellaneous development (Part 18 - Class A4) 
                                                  • Applications for Certificates of Appropriate Alternative Development 
                                                  1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/find-your-local-planning-authority
                                                  2. https://mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk.mcas.ms%2Fuksi%2F2015%2F596%2Fschedule%2F2%2Fpart%2F9%2Fcrossheading%2Fclass-d-toll-road-facilities%3FMcasTsid%3D15600&McasCSRF=9a41cb0561764878ce2508e1a4b0b516fa9ca40f3906d8ededb98a03c7564db8
                                                  3. https://mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk.mcas.ms%2Fuksi%2F2015%2F596%2Fschedule%2F2%2Fpart%2F17%3FMcasTsid%3D15600&McasCSRF=9a41cb0561764878ce2508e1a4b0b516fa9ca40f3906d8ededb98a03c7564db8
                                                  4. https://mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk.mcas.ms%2Fuksi%2F2015%2F596%2Fschedule%2F2%2Fpart%2F18%2Fcrossheading%2Fclass-a-development-under-local-or-private-acts-or-order%3FMcasTsid%3D15600&McasCSRF=9a41cb0561764878ce2508e1a4b0b516fa9ca40f3906d8ededb98a03c7564db8

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                                                  The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2025 Planning Portal.