Planning application forms

  • Download a copy of the application form and submit by email with attachments.

Application forms and other documents should be attached as .pdf files (no email should have attachments of more than 10mb)

  • Call into our One Stop Shop at The Council House

Forms and guidance

These are the most common types of application form. The Local Validation Document provides advice on what supporting documents need to be submitted with each type of application.

The submission of a planning application can have complex requirements. You may find it helpful to employ the services of a professional planning consultant to compile and submit the application on your behalf. You may find the online directory of Royal Town Planning Institute Consultants useful (external website).

More information

Check that your Ownership Certificate is correct.

Only 1 copy of documents is required by the Council.

Details of the planning fees as of 6 December 2023. 

A Guide to fees from the Planning Portal 

Check the Scale of Charges for planning applications or use the applications fee calculator. You can pay the planning application fee with a credit or debit card by calling 01827 715341.

Find out more about the planning application process and how decisions are made. Please see details on  guidance on submitting the correct information.

General advice from the Planning Portal on submitting a form can be accessed.