Planning services

These pages contain useful information about how to apply for planning permission. The pages advise you how to submit an application and what happens once the application has been submitted.

Download a planning application form

Basic details required for planning applications

Pre-application advice (Including permitted development) 

The Planning & Rights of Way Panel is a panel of elected members (councillors) who make decisions on about 10% of all planning applications and meet approximately every four weeks.

More information about the panel

Planning & Rights of Way Panel agendas

These pages offer advice about the planning process including whether you may need planning permission and how to contact our duty planning officers for advice.

Do I need planning permission?

How can I get advice from a duty planning officer?

A to Z glossary of planning terms

You can view planning applications online or at the Civic Centre and make comments for consideration. These pages provide key information on how to do this as well as information on how to appeal against a decision.

View all planning applications

Have your say on planning applications

Major planning applications

Other areas of this website have information about the planning service that may be of help to you. Please follow the relevant link below to go to this area of the website.

Planning policy for information about the city's plans and policies

Building Control for advice on Building Regulations

Historic Environment for information about conservation areas and listed buildings

Trees for information about Tree Preservation Orders and High Hedges