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Applications

Most planning and building control applications are submitted online. You can apply to every local authority in England for planning permission using the Planning Portal.

At the start of project you must consider whether the development requires planning permission or building regulations approval, or your project may need both. These are two separate applications and must be applied for individually, you can apply for both using the Planning Portal’s services below. You only need one account to log in to both of the application services. You can register or log in using the links below.

Please note: There is a service charge for submitting online planning and building control applications. Application fees are to be paid to the Planning Portal by using the payment options that are presented to you as part of the application process and before the application is submitted.

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      Planning applications

      To apply for planning permission you need to submit a planning application. All planning applications are required to be submitted on a standard form and can be submitted online through the Planning Portal.

      Find out more information about planning applications


      Start a planning application


      View your planning applications


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          Building control applications

          Any person carrying out building work needs to ensure that work complies with the regulations. There are some types of work which will be exempt from the building regulations and an application will not be necessary.

          Find out more information about building control applications


          Start a building control application


          View your building control applications


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              How to apply for planning consent

              Find out about how to apply, types of permission and the information you will need for the application to be processed.


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                Building regulations approval

                The building regulations apply to most building work so it’s important to know when approval is needed and where to get it.

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                  Buy a site plan

                  Most planning applications require a location plan and a site plan. You can create a location plan as part of your online application, and you can purchase a site plan via our accredited supplier, ReQuestaPlan.

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                    Find a professional

                    We have teamed up with quality service providers who can help you to find a professional and begin moving your project forward.

                      The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2024 Planning Portal.

                      The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2024 Planning Portal.