Planning
Welcome to the planning section.
The planning system plays an important role in modern society by helping to protect the environment in our towns, cities and the countryside.
Nearly all development and changes of use of buildings and land require planning permission from the council. This process is called Development Control. Development Control operates the mechanism by which local planning authorities administer the regulations which the Government has put in place.
Most visitors should be able to find what they are looking for by clicking on the below links:
- Make a planning application or find out what kind of application form you need
- Search existing planning applications
- View the council's interactive planning maps
- Seek advice and guidance relating to planning
If none of the above links is what you are looking for: