Local Authorities
We have developed excellent partnerships with local authorities to change the culture of planning and provide accessible, open and transparent online planning services to citizens and professionals.
Around 90 per cent of applications are now submitted online. With financial and resource constraints on both central and local government, we need to tackle further obstacles to realise a truly online planning service.
This section offers practical information and resources to support local authorities working with us.
Use the panel on the right hand side to sign in to the Planning Portal, access submitted applications and update your local authority contact details.
Below you will find a link to our Knowledge Hub group, information about how we can support development management teams and details on how you can get in contact with us.
Please note: The following services are now provided by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Planning Inspectorate:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/applying-for-energy-infrastructure-consents
- https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/
Local authority online services
Log in to LPA Admin to:
- Manage and download planning and/or building control applications
- Manage supporting document requirements or file size limitations
- Update contact details and useful links
Log in to your local authority account (https://lpa.planningportal.wales)
Log in to your local authority account
We have produced in-depth guidance documents to provide you with everything you need to know to manage the local authority admin area of your Planning Portal account.
The Planning Portal LPA Admin interface can only be accessed by local authorities. The admin guidance above contains details of how to log in or create a new account and request access.
- https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/LPA-admin-guide.pdf
Payment service
Our payment service processes all planning application fee payments on behalf of local authorities providing certainty and consistency to both sides of the transaction.
Join our Knowledge Hub group
Share your views and help us to develop new applications and services for local authorities by collaborating with us and contributing to our Knowledge Hub group. Please note, this group is exclusively for local authorities.
Supporting local authorities: services and resources
Here you can find details of how local planning authorities can benefit from efficiencies through the Planning Portal's suite of products and content, along with recommendations and updates.
Local Authority monthly bulletin
Subscribe to our monthly Local Authority bulletin, specifically tailored to planning and building control departments. Delivered directly to your mailbox each month, free of charge.
Common causes of invalid planning applications
Information about plans and maps
Planning Portal Market Insight Report
The Planning Portal is in the unique position of receiving around 90 per cent of all planning applications submitted to LPAs. We’ve developed this report to give unrivalled access to this data.
Planning Market Insight Report1
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/professional-portal/MIR