Make a planning application

What do I need planning permission for?

There are a number of instances where you need to apply for planning permission. Not all instances, however, require planning permission. Please see the Do I need planning permission? page before proceeding to make a planning application. Further advice is available on the Planning Portal.

Make a planning application online                           

Applying online offers a number of benefits:

• Significant savings on postage and printing costs.
• Immediate delivery and acknowledgement.
• Online help function when completing applications.
• Online record of your completed applications
• Payment of application fees online.

Make a planning application by post

Alternatively you can download the below application forms and return to us via the post.  Paper copies are also available to collect from our council offices in person.

If you are unsure about which form to use contact our Planning team 01935 462462 or contact us online.

• Please note that all plans and drawings should include:
• unique reference numbers / letters / date (if applicable)
• paper size
• key dimensions and scale bar indicating a minimum of 0-10 metres
• Where possible, drawings should not exceed A3 size
• Please make sure you have checked the National and Local Level Requirements before submitting your application
• If you do not send all the information we need, your application will be deemed invalid.

Application forms to download

• Agricultural prior notification applications
• Full application forms
• Householder application forms
• Lawful development certificates
• Listed building consent application form
• Non material amendment and replacement of a extant permission
• Outline and reserved matters application forms
• Telecommunications and demolition notifications
• Trees and hedgerow application forms
• Other application forms

Submission Guidance for Residential End- Use

Questionnaire to complete for all new dwellings including conversions and extensions to existing houses if there is potential for pollution. Visit the Contaminated Land and Planning page.

Submission Guidance for Residential End- Use

Planning Application Fees

Planning Application Fees

Validation Guide

Supplementary Planning Information Fees

Discharge/modify conditions

If you need to apply to discharge conditions of a planning approval please see the Discharge of planning condition(s) page.

To modify/discharge planning legal agreements please see the Modification or discharge of Planning obligations page.