The Planning Portal is the Government’s official planning website. Every local authority in England and Wales accepts planning applications via the Planning Portal. In this section you can make an application for a range of consents, learn how to apply and view and continue with applications you have already started.
If you are a local planning authority you can search for applications or administer your planning attachment options here.
Make an application for a range of consents including full planning permission, lawful development certificates, listed building and conservation area consent
Details of how to go about making an application including information on types of permission, time scales, cost and what you need to submit
In this section you will learn how and when planning applications are decided and the options you have once a decision has been made.
Buying your plans from one of the Planning Portal's four accredited suppliers means you are one step closer to submitting a valid application.