Make a Planning Application

The simplest way to |make a planning application is online via the Planning Portal. Registration is easy and you can complete your application form, buy site location plans, attach drawings and supporting documents online. There are many benefits to creating and submitting applications online. It can be used to complete applications for consents including:|

• planning permission
• lawful development certificates
• listed building consent
• conservation area consent

Note: the following forms are not available to complete online.

• |Extending the time limits of existing planning permissions
• |Application for non-material amendments

Please note a planning application cannot be progressed until all the necessary supporting information and the appropriate fee is received. Please ensure you have read the appropriate |validation checklist and addressed any issues covered. All applicants are encouraged to seek |pre-application advice before submitting their application.

Complete a Planning Application

This service is designed to help you complete the application process and create and attach a professional quality site location plan by downloading appropriate Ordnance Survey maps. When complete, your application and site map can be printed and mailed, or sent to |Planning Services electronically.

The Council is under a duty to protect public funds and may use the information you have provided on this form for the prevention and detection of fraud.

• |make a planning application
• |validation checklist and certificate of ownership
• |planning application fees
• |planning contributions
• |make an online payment
• |buy maps to support your planning application
• |view video tutorials on how to apply online
• |our standards for online applications

Technical Assistance

If you have a technical issue that needs resolving (such as the Portal operating incorrectly or your login details not working) you can raise a Support Query with the |Planning Portal technical support helpdesk.

Applying by Post

|Download and print the planning application forms and guidance here via the online forms cabinet. Send your application to:

Planning Services,
Elmbridge Borough Council,
Civic Centre, High Street,
Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD

If you are not sure which form to use, or how many copies you need to send in, please contact |Planning Services.

Find out if you need Planning Permission

Easy to follow help text and useful tools are provided at the Planning Portal to assist you in finding the information you need to decide if planning permission is required.

• |Find out if you need planning permission