What happens to a planning application

See what happens at each step of a planning application, from when you apply to when a decision is made.

  1. Application submitted with plans, certificates and fees

    The council checks the documents and fee.

  2. Site inspection

    Site visit takes place.

  3. Advertising, informing and consultation

    Planning applications are advertised, people and organisations are consulted.

  4. Assessment

    How applications are considered.

  5. The decision

    Application decision is made.

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