The Planning Portal is the Government’s official planning website. Every local authority in England and Wales accepts planning applications via the Planning Portal.

There are many benefits to creating and submitting applications online. It can be used to complete applications for consents including:

• planning permission
• lawful development certificates
• listed building consent
• conservation area consent
  

 

New to the online application service?

• The service is straightforward and secure. The online process guides you through applications with help available at each stage.
• Save your work and break away at any time. When you return to the application your previous entries will be waiting for you.
• Save on costs of paper and postage when making copies of your application and supporting documents - and cut your carbon footprint at the same time.
  
  
• Download our Guidance Note for an overview of the application process (PDF)
• Watch our video tutorials.
• Learn how to apply
• Purchase plans for your application

Note: the following forms are not available to complete online. For details, click on the application types below:

• Extending the time limits of existing planning permissions
• Application for non-material amendments

Guidance and support

Need help with your application? Click here to access our Frequently Asked Questions and support team contact details.

You can also download blank PDF format forms via our online forms cabinet

 

Extending the time limits of existing planning permissions Application form Application form help text Guidance note   Application for non-material amendments following planning permission Application form Application form help text Guidance note The fees for these application types are shown here. These forms are currently not available on the online application system, fee calculator or forms cabinet. This means that the forms do not currently carry specific LPA details or branding. We are working to implement these functions.