View planning application and decision details for all council applications and minerals and waste developments.
On 1 October we started moving to a new version of our planning system, Public Access. During the move there will be two different versions of the system running and the one you need to use to view and comment on planning applications will depend on the date the application was submitted.
Planning applications submitted from 1 October onwards should be on our new system. Although there may be a two-week delay in them appearing as we manage new applications alongside the work on the new system.
Planning applications submitted before the 1 October should be on our old system.
Once we have fully completed the move, all applications will be available on our new system but this will take a number of weeks.
As planning applications are processed over a period of time, you may need to use both versions of the system to ensure that you view a full site's history during this time.
This may also result in some delays in displaying submitted comments online and delays in responding to requests while this work takes place. Thank you for your patience during this time.
You can use the new version of our Public Access system to comment on and view the documentation relating to planning applications submitted from 1 October onwards. There may be a two-week delay in applications appearing as we manage new ones alongside the work on the system transfer.
This service allows you to view details and make comments on planning applications that are being considered.
You can use the old version of our Public Access system to comment on and view the documentation relating to planning applications.
This service allows you to view details and make comments on planning applications that are being considered, as well as viewing information for historic applications from 1974 onwards.
Our online planning register allows you to:
If the consultation period has expired and the application is still awaiting a decision, then comments can be submitted by contacting us. Once the decision has been issued no further comments on the application can be made.
Planning appeals can be submitted against planning permission refusals or against conditions imposed in granting planning permission.
The guidance for planning appeals is available from the planning inspectorate section of GOV.UK.
The planning portal also allows you to make an appeal online, search for existing appeals and make a comment.
National legislation advises that planning applications are publicised and consulted on in accordance with the statement of community involvement.
We deal with mineral and waste planning applications and those concerning our own buildings and property.
Please visit our online planning register to view and comment on existing planning applications.
In reaching a decision on planning applications we take into account material planning considerations raised by people who comment and/or may be affected by the development. We judge these against the principles already set out in policy documents, together with other material considerations. However, planning applications will not be refused consent where objections are received and there is no sustainable planning reason why permission should be denied.
A period of time, normally 21 days, is allowed from the date of publicity, for comments or objections to be made. View further information on what constitutes a valid planning representation.
Publicity can take three forms:
A site notice is not displayed for the following types of applications:
In accordance with statutory requirements, we advertise applications in the local press. The types of applications advertised include:
Anyone is entitled to comment on a planning application whether or not they receive a neighbour notification letter. The case officer decides whether to notify other properties that might be materially affected by the planning. This will depend on the nature, scale and impact of the proposed development in relationship to the surrounding area and neighbours land use.
The statutory time period for making a representation, given on a neighbour notification, is 21 days from the letter date. This is so there is sufficient time for the recipient or household to make a representation. After the 21 days have passed, we are able to determine the application. Although, we will continue to accept representations after the 21 days and up until the decision is made. It is important to meet any deadline or your comments may not be taken into account.
After an application is submitted, a consultation will take place depending on the location, nature of the development and effect on neighbouring properties. Local and national guidance is followed for this process including The Town and Country Planning Management Procedure Order (DMPO) 2015, Schedule 4, 'Consultations before the grant of permission'. The online Planning Practice Guidance on the government website includes information on publicity in respect of consultation and pre-decision matters.
Those consulted are given a time period to respond and comments are taken into account, along with planning policy and other considerations, before a decision is made.
To view consultations and publicity relating to residential, commercial and industrial planning applications please visit the information on planning applications in your area page.