Planning policy advice and guidance

Why you need to apply to discharge conditions and how to apply.

How to apply

This does not apply to listed building/conservation area consents. 

Download the application form and sent it to us by post. Online applications will soon be available from the Planning Portal. You will find guidance notes and the help text with the link to the application form.

Sets out how we'll involve the community and other interested people and organisations in the preparation of planning policy documents and planning applications.

Planning Advice Notes offer technical advice and information on certain policy areas.

Find out how to contact us.

What a major application is and the requirements you need to submit for an application.

An overview of national planning policy and guidance and how the planning system works.

When you need advertisement consent

You may need to apply for advertisement consent to display an advertisement bigger than 0.3 square metres (or any size if illuminated) on the front of, or outside, your property (be it a house or business premises).

The following guidance should be referred to if you think that you need planning permission:

City Plan Part One policies

General guidance

The Planning Portal's provides guidance on common projects.

See also the mini-guides on: