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Making a planning application online

Many applicants prefer to submit their application online. You will only have to enter information once and there is no need to print information out. You can also buy any relevant maps.

Apply online

Planning portal

Points to note

  • We are no longer able to print plans at A0 size. So make sure your plans are no larger than A1 size. If you wish to submit a plan at A0 size then please supply paper copies.
  • Online application submission is not a “fast track” service. All applications are treated equally and processed under the same set of rules.
  • Your application will not progress beyond the validation stage until all the different components have been sent. These will then be checked. See our validating you application page for more details.
  • Any problems with the online submission process should be reported to the planning portal.

Applying using two different methods

It is possible to submit your application in two or more parts by different methods.

You will need to make sure that you provide enough information with each set of items you submit.

We will then be able to match together the separate items when we receive them.

We describe the various options for each part of an application below.

There is also some basic information that will help you decide which methods to choose. Not all applications need all these items.

Forms

Site location plan

  • Paper copies of maps can be obtained from any authorized map supplier.
  • Ordnance Survey maps are available to buy online too. See obtaining maps.
  • The Planning portal’s online form includes a space to purchase an OS map. You can draw the site on the screen. It is then accordingly included as part of your application.

Please note that Ordnance Survey based maps are subject to copyright. Illegal copies of maps should not be used with a planning application.

Plans and drawings, reports, photos and other documentation

 

Our preferred method of working with documentation is via electronic files, ideally emailed to us with your application to [email protected].

Electronic files can also be uploaded through the Planning Portal’s online application system.

If supplying paper copies, only one copy of each item is required.

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