Planning fees are due to increase on 1 April 2025. Further information can be found on the planning application fees webpage.
The Environment Agency Flood Zones have changed from 11 March 2025. The new Flood Zones come in to consideration for all Planning applications immediately. Please bear with us while our Interactive Map is updated for our customers to view the changes.
Please note: The issue with Planning Explorer has been fixed and is now accepting online comments on planning applications. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We are responsible for making decisions on planning applications (in line with local and national policies).
Another area of planning which people may be familiar with is building control which ensures buildings are structurally sound and built to required health and safety standards.
We also deal with the natural and built environment such as historic buildings, listed buildings and conservation areas; planning policy which looks at long-term strategic planning in the borough; economic development and regeneration and sustainability.
Last updated: Fri 28th March, 2025 @ 11:12
