Planned maintenance, Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 March

The planned maintenance will affect the ‘report it’ forms, licensing forms, planning payment forms and the planning application search. Please try outside these times.

After you apply for planning permission: step-by-step guide

1. After you apply for planning permission

Now that you have submitted your planning application we are required by law to follow set procedures:

  • Step 1 - the application is registered
  • Step 2 - letters are sent to neighbours most likely to be affected by the application
  • Step 3 - other relevant organisations (e.g. the Highway Authority) are contacted to provide their views
  • Step 4 - the site is inspected by one of our planning officers
  • Step 5 - the proposal is assessed against government guidance and council policy
  • Step 6 - other material considerations, such as the effect on neighbours, or highway safety are considered
  • Step 7 - we may ask for amendments to the original application
  • Step 8 - permission is granted (with or without conditions) or refused. Information on appeals.
  • Step 9 - Building Control
  • Monitoring development