Planning
Planning policy
Find information about planning policy, neighbourhood planning and strategy documents
Property history and requesting historic certificates
Search and comment on applications for planning, building control and enforcement.
Find out if you need planning permission
What type of permission you might need to construct, alter or change the use of a building.
Make your home more energy efficient (retrofit)
Retrofitting is when you update your home to make it more energy efficient.
Pre-Application planning advice
Find more information before you apply for planning permission.
About planning
Read about the planning application process, and what happens at each stage.
Tree protection
Get information on the Tree Preservation Order and how to apply for tree works.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge collected from new developments to fund facilities.
Design and Access Statement (DAS)
The design process and physical characteristics of a planned build.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Assess environmental impacts arising from a proposed development.
Hazardous Substances Consent (HSC)
Required when substances on a site are at or more than the 'controlled quantity'.
Report breaches of planning and building control
If you believe a development has breached a planning control you can contact us.
Street naming and numbering
We are responsible for the naming and numbering of new or existing streets.
Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS)
All major planning applications should submit a Drainage Assessment Form (DAF).
About land charges
How to apply for land charges searches.
Assets of Community Value (ACV)
Building or land that helps the social interests or wellbeing of the local community.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Pay the charge that is collected as a result of any new developments. Choose miscellaneous payments, then planning, then CIL payment.
How to apply for a dropped kerb
Request a new vehicle crossing (dropped kerb) for your driveway