Applying for Planning Permission
Submit a planning application
If you are new to the planning process you should first establish if you need planning permission. See Do I need Permission?
New forms and information requirements (known as validation criteria) known as 1APP were introduced nationally in April 2008.
The type of form needed and information required depends on the type of application you want to submit. New national and local requirements came into force with the 1APP regime. A National List of Planning Application Requirements has been established which is a legal requirement for all applications to meet after the 6 April 2008. In March - April 2008 local authorities across Leicestershire & Rutland joined together to consult on the Local List of Planning Application Requirements resulting in the local list being finalised in early April.
Forms, guidance notes and the national and local requirements can be downloaded below.
Making an Application Online
What is the fee for making a planning application?
You can either view a list of fees all forms of development proposals or access the fee calculator tool at the national Planning Portal site.
Ordnance Survey Plan
You are required to provide a location plan showing the application site at a scale of 1:1250. This is usually provided on an Ordnance Survey Plan. Unfortunately we no longer provide this service, but we have compiled a list of local suppliers which is available below.
Design and Access Statement
If the application site is in a Conservation Area or concerns a
Listed Buildings
For a full list of submission requirements for applications relating to Listed Buildings, including Heritage Statement guidelines, click here
Building Work: Will I need anything else?
Don't forget you may need Building Regulations approval or other types of permission.
The Planning Portal is a national website that provides advice on various aspects of the planning process. You can use the Planning Portal to submit online applications too and to download hard copies of the form. The online application process may be easier than the paper form, as it helps prevent you from submitting an invalid application.
Application forms can be completed, plans, drawings and supporting documents can be attached and the fee can also be paid using a debit or credit card online.
The Planning Portal also provides an Ordnance Survey service where maps can be purchased as part of the application submission process. You can contact the Planning Portal for help and assistance with applying online.
