This Government web site provides a central online source of information and advice on Planning and Building Control matters. Go to the Planning Portal Home Page or use one of the direct links below:
Make a planning application:
www.planningportal.gov.uk/apply
Apply here to make an online planning application. The direct link to the electronic version of the National Standard Application Forms.
Building Work:
www.planningportal.gov.uk/guide
Find planning and building regulations guidance including case studies on many common projects in the home here. Links to Planning and Building Regulations guidance.
Visual guide for householders Interactive House and Interactive Terrace:
www.planningportal.gov.uk/house
Explore the interactive house for guidance on many common householder projects. Explore the interactive terrace for guidance relating to flats, shops and basements as well as many common householder projects. The Portal’s Interactive Houses offer the most user friendly way into Planning and Building information.
Greener Homes & Micro-generation:
www.planningportal.gov.uk/greenerhomes
Guidance for householders; providing advice on planning and building regulation matters for green energy projects and energy saving.
Building Regulations:
www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations
A wide range of Building Regulations information and advice on how to apply for various types of common building work. Direct link into the Building Regulations and downloadable Approved Documents.
Guidance on Appeals:
www.planningportal.gov.uk/appeal
Submit a new appeal, search for an existing appeal and to comment on it. How to use the electronic appeal system – including the Householder Appeals Service.
Site Plan Creator:
www.planningportal.gov.uk/buyamap
You can buy maps here to support your planning application. However, there are alternatives: go to our page Provision of Extracts from Ordnance Survey Maps .
