Preparing an application

The government-run Planning Portal provides you with information and guidance about the planning process for businesses and professionals who represent them. It is a good place to look before you decide whether you need to put in a planning application.

Before you embark on the process please read the following sections of our website:

• Find an agent. Links to websites of the main professional bodies that give a list of their members.
• Our pre-application service. A new service which offers you a dedicated planning officer to guide you through the planning process.
• Guidance on planning policies. You or your agent may require additional information about planning policies that could affect your application.

Information in this part of our site does not give a definitive source of legal information. If you have any questions, please contact us.