The planning service will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday 24 December until Friday 2 January. During this period, you can still access our planning webpages and planning search facility.
Planning applications for developers and businesses
Submit a planning application for developers and businesses
The easiest and quickest way to submit your application is to use the Planning Portal, where you can make your application and payment online:
Complete an application on the Planning Portal
We recommend using the Planning Portal, but you can also download a copy of the paper application forms on the Planning Portal.
Check validation requirements before you submit
To avoid delays, you should ensure that your application includes all the necessary reports. Our validation requirements explain what we need to process your planning application:
View our validation requirements
You may also need to refer to our guidance on biodiversity net gain.
Fees
For information on fees:
- the fee calculator on the Planning Portal helps you work out the correct fee for your application
- view the full list of fees on the Planning Portal (PDF)