Validation of new planning applications
It's currently taking us 18 working days to validate new applications. If you're waiting for a response from us, please be patient.
Response to government consultations
Read our responses to national planning policy consultations from the government.
Responding to government consultations
Occasionally the council will respond to government national planning policy consultations.
Below you can find documents that have been prepared and submitted by council in response to those consultations since October 2020.
'Planning for the Future' White Paper
The government recently consulted on the ‘Planning for the Future’ White Paper which proposes significant changes to the planning system.
Find our response to the government's 'Planning for the Future' White Paper.