If you’re submitting a planning application, we advise you to get pre-application advice first.
How pre-application advice supports you
- specialist advice from experts
- greater chance of your planning application being accepted
- helps you better understand policies and issues
- can speed up the process
- you’ll know early if your proposal is unacceptable
- you’ll meet a planning officer, and get written summary of advice (except for category 1a household)
Download our Guide to Planning Pre Application Advice and Planning Performance Agreements.
How to apply for pre-application advice
Download the pre-application advice form here
Include plans or drawings of proposals. The more information you give us, the clearer the advice you’ll get.
Email your completed form and attachments to planning comments
Pay online
You can download our schedule of pre-application fees and charges
