The Planning Department strives to provide society with a way of controlling the use and development of land for homes and buildings in a sustainable way. It is positive in promoting competitiveness whilst protecting the environment.
Through our powers as a Local Planning Authority, we ensure that any new development of land or buildings is undertaken in a way that protects residents' wishes and the environment. This section provides information about planning services, planning policy and planning applications.
Important information about our planning service
We are currently receiving an extremely high number of planning applications. Officers are doing their utmost to process these within the statutory timescales but we would appreciate your patience during this difficult period.
If you have not submitted an application but simply require planning advice, we would advise you to visit the Planning Advice and Guidance page of our website. The Planning Portal also offers comprehensive advice on planning issues. Here you will find the all information you need about the planning system, how to apply for planning permission and how to find out if you need planning permission.