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Application types and checklists

Search types of applications, see their validation checklists and download forms

Full planning permission

Find out how to apply for planning permission including for change of use for placing tables and chairs on the highway.

Proposal type

You should apply for full planning permission for works relating to:

  • a flat
  • sub-dividing a house into more than one unit
  • proposals to build a separate house in a garden
  • changes to the number of dwellings on the site (flat conversions)
  • changes of use to part or all of the property to non-residential (including business) uses or external alterations that require planning permission, including new shopfronts
  • change of use for placing tables and chairs on the highway

Planning permission will also be required for 'relevant' demolition in a conservation area. You can read further information in national guidance on demolition in a conservation area.

The householder form should not be used for any of the above requests. 

The quickest and easiest way to submit a planning application is online via the Planning Portal.

Apply online

Checklists

Please use our validation checklist below to ensure you provide all the relevant information. You can use this checklist if you are using any of the following forms:

  • planning permission
  • planning permission and demolition in a conservation area
  • planning permission and listed building consent
  • planning permission and advertisement consent
Document
Full Planning Application  Checklist
Full Planning Application Checklist PDF, 338.21 KB, 10 pages

If you are making an application for relevant demolition in a conservation area only, please use the following checklist.

Document
Demolition in a conservation area checklist

Paper application

If you unable to apply online, you will need to post the application forms below to the address on the form. 

Download application form for planning permission

Download application form for planning permission and for relevant demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation area

Download application form for planning permission and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building

Download application form for planning permission and consent to display advertisements

More information

Read more about making a planning application to avoid delays in processing your application.

Request pre-application planning advice.

Published: 27 April 2022

Last updated: 22 March 2024