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Download Planning Application Forms

We would encourage you to submit your application online through the Planning Portal.

If you apply using a paper copy we will require FOUR copies of all forms and plans to submitted to us. Information provided on the application form and accompanying drawings and documents will be made available on the internet. 

Householder Applications 

These forms should be used for works to domestic dwelling houses, including extensions, conservatories, garages, dormer windows, new access drives.         

Application Form                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling [PDF] [407kb]                                                                                               

 Notes [PDF] [59kb]
 Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area [PDF] [409kb] Notes [PDF] [61kb]
 Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building [PDF] [448kb] Notes [PDF] [67kb]

General Planning Applications

These notes and forms are to be used for non-householder applications.  They are to be used for building works, engineering works and changes of use.

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application for planning permission [PDF] [621kb] Notes [PDF] [97kb]
 Application for planning permission and conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area [PDF] [376kb] Notes [PDF] [40kb]
 Application for planning permission and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building [PDF] [661kb] Notes [PDF] [108kb]
 Application for planning permission and consent to display an advertisement(s) [PDF] [644kb]

 Notes [PDF] [29kb]

Listed Building and Conservation Area Consent Applications

Listed Building Consent is required for all works affecting buildings that are listed as being of special architectural or historic interest, or works which affect their setting. 

Conservation Area Consent is required for demolition of buildings or walls in Conservation Areas. This type of consent is only required for demolition of buildings within Conservation Areas.

Assessment of Significance

An Assessment of Significance form is required before the applications can be validated. 

Guidance notes, which show applicants/agents what information should be submitted are available below.

An Assessment of Significance pro-forma has also been produced and should be submitted with all applications for planning permission affecting heritage assets and/or listed building consent.          

  Assessment of Significance pro-forma [PDF] [19kb]     

  Assessment of Significance guidance notes [PDF] [76kb]   

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application for listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building [PDF] [434kb] Notes [PDF] [47kb]

 Application for conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area [PDF] [376kb]

 Notes [PDF] [40kb]

Lawful Development Certificates

A Lawful Development Certificate is a statutory document which confirms that development, which includes a use, operation or activity, is lawful and does not require planning permission.

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use or operation [PDF] [434kb] Notes [PDF] [39kb]
 Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development [PDF] [385kb] Notes [PDF] [23kb]

Outline Planning Applications

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved [PDF] [609kb] Notes [PDF] [96kb]
 Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved [PDF] [628kb] Notes [PDF] [63kb]

Advertisement Consent

Please note if advertisements are to be displayed on a listed building then you will also need to apply for Listed Building consent.

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application for consent to display an advertisement(s) [PDF] [385kb] Notes [PDF] [29kb]

Prior Notifications

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application form for prior notification of proposed development by Telecommunications Code Systems Operators [PDF] [561kb] Notes [PDF] [24kb]
 Application for prior notification of proposed demolition [PDF] [360kb] Notes [PDF] [19kb]

Works to Trees and Hedgerow Removal Notice

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application for tree works - Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and/or Notification of proposed works to trees in Conservation areas (CA) [PDF] [373kb] Notes [PDF] [101kb]
 Application for Hedgerow Removal Notice [PDF] [363kb] Notes [PDF] [26kb]

Agricultural/Forestry Development

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed road [PDF] [369kb] Notes [PDF] [19kb]
 Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building [PDF] [378kb] Notes [PDF] [20kb]
 Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - excavation/waste material [PDF] [374kb] Notes [PDF] [20kb]
 Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed fish tank (cage) [PDF] [366kb]

 Notes [PDF] [19kb]

 Form PA.4. Planning Permission relating to an Agricultural Dwelling or Caravan [PDF] [192kb]

Reserved Matters and Removal or Variation of Conditions

Application Form                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval [PDF] [367kb]                                                                                           

 Notes [PDF] [35kb]
 Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission or listed building consent [PDF] [373kb] Notes [PDF] [34kb]
 Application for approval of details reserved by a condition following full permission or listed building consent [PDF] [360kb] Notes [PDF] [18kb]

Other applications 

Application Form                                                                                 

Guidance Note 

 Non-material amendments to existing planning applications [PDF] [369kb] Notes [PDF] [31kb]
 Extend the life of an existing planning permission (and any associated conservation area or listed building consent) [PDF] [390kb] Notes [PDF] [45kb]
 Notice 1 - To be given to the owner of the property [PDF] [13kb]
 Modify or Discharge a Planning Obligation - Section 106 agreement [PDF] [287kb]
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