What file formats are accepted for online planning applications?

Planning Portal application service can accept files in the following formats: 

• Adobe PDF - .pdf 
• Images - .bmp, .gif, .jpg / .jpeg, .png, .tif 
• CAD (HPGL) - .plt 
• Microsoft Office - .doc / .docx, .xls / .xlsx 
• Text - .rtf, .txt 
• Video – .avi, .mov, .mp4 .mpg / .mpeg, .wmv 
• GML - .gml 

If you wish to submit supporting documentation by any other method, we recommend that you use the file types listed above wherever possible. If you wish to use any other file type, you should check with your local authority before submission as they may not be able to accept them. 

File sizes

Many LPA systems cannot accept files larger than 10MB - if you have a file larger than this, you may not be able to upload it. For this reason, if your document exceeds 10MB, please refer to our guidance on reducing file sizes¹.

1. https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/1app/1app_tips_reduce-file-size.pdf