Can you submit your planning application online?

You can apply for planning permission from your computer through the Planning Portal. The Portal's service will also let you:

• Create a site location plan (compulsory for all applications)
• Attach supporting documents (such as photographs)
• Pay the application fee online (where enabled)

You will need to register with the Planning Portal before using the application service.

A note on the validation of applications delivered via the Planning Portal

On receipt of the application, the authority determines whether it is valid based upon the information submitted. Applications are checked to ensure appropriate information and documentation has been received to enable the authority to make a determination of the proposal.

If the authority deems that the application is invalid, the applicant/agent will be contacted to supply further information. Generally an authority will allow 14 days for submission of the information and on receipt, will continue to register, validate and proceed to make a decision based upon the complete application.

Please note that the additional information needed to process an application may differ between authorities.