Planning Portal

Elmbridge Borough Council provides information and services about Planning in partnership with the Planning Portal.

The Planning Portal is the UK Government's planning resource. Use this site to learn about the planning system, what needs planning permission, apply for planning permission, find out about development near you, appeal against a planning decision and research the latest government policy.

• |Planning Portal Homepage - The Planning Portal offers a wide range of services and guidance about the planning system, find out more by using this link.
• |Make a planning application - Apply here to make an online planning application.
• |Building Work - Find planning and building regulations guidance including case studies on many common projects in the home.
• |Visual guide for householders - Explore the interactive house for guidance on many common householder projects. Explore the interactive terrace for guidance relating to flats, shops and basements as well as many common householder projects, in England.
• |Greener Homes & Energy Saving - Guidance for householders; providing advice on planning and building regulation matters for green energy projects and energy saving.
• |Building Regulations - A wide range of Building Regulation information and advice on how to apply for various types of common building work.
• |Guidance on Appeals - Submit a new appeal, search for an existing appeal or comment on it.
• |Site Plan Creator - You can buy maps here to support your planning application.
• |Useful Tools including Fee Calculator and Volume Calculator - Access the full range of useful tools including the fee calculator and volume calculator.
• |Local information including development plans - Identify local planning information for a development site.
• |Planning guide for small businesses - A basic guide for small businesses to the procedures of the planning system and how to apply for planning permission.
• |Planning Portal FAQs - Access the Planning Portal's FAQ page here which provides free, easily accessible advice available to users.
• |Policy and Research - This section provides access to chief legislation produced by the government and planning research documents.