Planning

Planning for householders and businesses

Service update

We have been experiencing unprecedented demand, with record numbers of applications received. This unfortunately, has resulted in the processing of planning applications taking longer than usual.

Your householder application may now take between 3-6 months before you receive a decision rather than the standard 8 weeks. 

Planning for householders

Find out what permissions and approvals you need, and how to make a planning application.

Planning for business

Planning advice specific to businesses - including our pre-application advice service.

Make a planning application  

Apply online via the Planning Portal. 

Search & track planning applications

Search online for specific planning applications which includes the weekly list of applications registered and decided.

Comment on a planning application

How to comment or object to planning applications. 

Planning application forms, fees & checklists  

Application forms for you to download, fill in, print and return by post. 

Planning guidance & policies 

Details of future development in the Borough, along with advice, plans and policies. 

Enforcement

Information about how the Council investigates alleged breaches of planning regulations.

Enforcement investigation at the Britannia Ashley Hotel in Hale.

Building Control 

Advice and information to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with current building regulations.

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Weekly planning lists, Planning Committees & meetings, Planning appeals, Conservation, Trees, Listed buildings, High hedges, Street naming & numbering

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