Planning Application Records
The Planning Register
Local planning authorities are obliged to keep records of all planning applications that they deal with. These records, collectively known as the Planning Register, include a log of all applications received, files containing the submitted forms and attachments, plus all decision notices issued.
1st November 2010 - all applications and related documents received from this date can be viewed online using the MyServices Planning tool
Pre End Oct – 1974 to Sept 2010 - application details only can be viewed online. Any supporting documents are not available to view online.
If you want to see these documents, they can be viewed at the Customer Service Centre in the Town Hall. This is open during normal office hours (08:45-16:45 Mon-Thu and 08:45-16:15 Fri). Please note that the case officer for a specific application will not necessarily be available to meet you unless you have made an appointment beforehand.
Application Files
Each active application (those currently under consideration) can be viewed online using MyServices Planning once they have been successfully validated. (see the application and decision process).
Members of the public may view those planning files prior to the launch of MyServices Planning on request only. Please note that if you wish to view non-current files, it is advisable to contact the department beforehand to ensure that the relevant files are available.
Applications for the period 1974 to 1992 have been transferred to microfiche. Those from 1993 to 1996 have been scanned and the images stored on CD-ROM.
Weekly Lists
Weekly lists of applications received and decided can be viewed as part of the MyServices planning facility.