Application forms

We understand that the planning application process can be confusing, so we have provided you with all relevant information you need in this page

To make this process easier we have made all our downloadable forms available on this page and produced a validation checklist that sets out what information you do and do not need to provide in a valid planning application.

We have to charge a fee for processing your planning application. For full details download a copy of our fee summary for planning applications.

The Planning Portal, the government's online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales, also provides a fee calculator service to help you work out the cost of your planning application.

The forms we use are grouped under several headings to help you select the most appropriate:

• householder planning application forms
• full planning application forms
• outline planning application forms
• reserved matters
• prior notification forms
• works to trees or hedgerow removal
• miscellaneous
• Application for approval of details reserved by condtion Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Each form is accompanied by a document that helps explain how to fill it in.

Householder planning application forms
Fill in one of our householder application forms if you plan to extend or carry out works at a place of residence. For example, fitting a new garage, dormer windows or conservatory. If the property is in a conservation area or a listed building please fill in the corresponding form.

• Householder extension - for help filling in this form download our help document
• Householder extension and conservation area consent - this form should be used only if planning permission and conservation area consent are required, for help filling in this form download our help document
• Householder extension in a listed building - for help filling in this form download our help document.

Full planning application forms
Fill in one of our full application forms if you plan to carry out more major works such as erecting new properties, converting a house to flats, or changing use from an office to a shop. If the property is in a conservation area or a listed building please fill in the corresponding form.

• Full application - for help filling in this form download our help document
• Full application and conservation area - this form should be used only if planning permission and conservation area consent are required, for help filling in this form download our help document
• Full application and listed building Consent - for help filling in this form download our help document.

Outline planning application forms
If you are planning a major development such as the change of several residential units you can apply for outline planning consent without submitting all the finalised details.

• Outline application with some matters reserved - for help filling in this form download our help document
• Outline application with all matters reserved - for help filling in this form download our help document.

Reserved matters application form
After you've applied for outline planning approval with some or all matters reserved, you will need to submit a further application form for those matters that are outstanding. Before submitting your application it is advisable to read the advice on development contributions leaflet.

• Application for reserved matters - for help filling in this form download our help document.

Prior notification forms
Fill in one of our prior notification forms to let us know that you intend to carry out some works, for example work at an agricultural barn.

• Prior notification of agricultural development - proposed building - for help filling in this form download our help document
• Prior notification of agricultural development - proposed road - for help filling in this form download our help document
• Prior notification of agricultural development - excavation of waste material - for help filling in this form download our help document
• Prior notification of demolition - for help filling in this form download our help document
• Telecommunications application - for help filling in this form download our help document.

• Application for hedgerow removal - for help filling in this form download our help document
• Application for tree works in a tree preservation order or in a conservation area - for help filling in this form download our help document

Miscellaneous

Advertisement application - Help text
Listed building application to alter or demolish - Help text
Conservation Area application for demolition - Help text

Variation or removal of condition - Help text

Lawful development certificate for an existing use - Help text
Lawful development certificate for a proposed use - Help text

Application for approval of details reserved by condition Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Help text

If you do not own the land that you are making a planning application on then you will need to serve notice. There are two forms which have been produced which allow you to do this. Notice 1 Used if certificate B or C is completed and/or Notice 2 Used for publication in local newspaper if Certificate C or D is completed.

If you're still unsure which forms to fill in please contact our Development Control customer services team on 01275 888 811.