Planning application process - step by step

This step-by-step guide explains when you need planning permission and helps complete the process

Use our step-by-step guide to find out if you need permission to make changes to your property, such as home improvements or extensions. It will also guide you through the application process.

  1. Check if you need planning permission
    Find out if you need planning permission for work to your property
  2. Get pre-application advice
    We recommend you get pre-application advice to make sure your application has the best chance of succeeding
  3. Apply for planning permission
    How to submit your planning application and what it will cost
  4. Planning payments

    How to pay for planning applications

  5. After submitting your planning application
    Information on how we make a decision to grant or refuse planning permission
  6. Appeal a planning application decision
    Appeal a planning application decision