View planning application forms, validation checklists and other guidance
We offer a planning pre-application service. For a small fee, we are able to offer advice on your planning application before you submit it to us.
View application forms on the Planning Portal.
Use these forms when applying for works to your existing dwelling. Examples of works include extensions, conservatories, fences, sheds and garages.
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PF01 | Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling | |
PF02 | This form is only required if your proposal involves the demolition of a building (or part of it) within a conservation area | |
PF03 | Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building |
Ref. | Application form | Validation |
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PF04 | Application for planning permission (including change of use) Use this form when applying for new dwellings, commercial retail or industrial applications, change of use, shop fronts, erection of fences and detached buildings that don't come within a residential curtilage | |
PF07 | Advice as PF04 - but for use when you want to demolish something as well, and the site comes within a conservation area | |
PF08 | Advice as PF04 - but for use when the proposal involves works to a listed building | |
PF09 | Application for planning permission and consent to display advertisement(s) |
Ref. | Application form | Validation |
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PF05 | Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved Use this form when applying for outline permission. This means you want to agree the permission in principle (for example, a new dwelling) but only want to submit some (not all) details such as the vehicular access information. This cannot be used for change of use applications, householder applications, advertisements or trees. | |
PF06 | Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved Use this form when applying for outline permission. This means you want to agree the permission in principle but do not want to submit any details at this stage. This cannot be used for change of use applications, householder applications, advertisements or trees. | |
PF23 | Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval Use this form when you want to submit the outstanding details (reserved matters) that you did not submit at the outline stage. |
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PF25 | Use this form when you want to vary or remove a condition that has been put on a previous application decision | |
PF27 | Application for approval of details reserved by a condition Use this form when you want to 'discharge' a condition on a previous application decision. For example, a condition on a previous decision notice may ask for details of bricks and tiles before the development commences. To supply these details and get the decision 'discharged' (approved) you need to submit this type of application |
Use separate forms for application for listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building plus advertisement consent.
Ref. | Application form | Validation |
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PF10 | Application for planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation area Use this form when you want to demolish something in a conservation area over 115 cubic metres. You may also need full or householder permission - there is a combined form for this | |
PF11 | Use this form when you want to carry out works to a listed building. You may also need full or householder permission - there is a combined form for this | |
PF31 | Use this form when you want to carry out works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). You can also use it to notify proposed works to trees in conservation areas | |
PF21 | Hedgerow removal notice |
Ref | Application form | Validation |
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PF12 | Application for consent to display an advertisement(s) For use when applying to erect an advertisement on a building or on land |
Ref | Application form | Validation |
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PF14 | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use of operation or activity, including those in breach of planning condition | |
PF15 | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development. This form is used to find out if you need planning permission. | |
PF43 | Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building |
Ref. | Application form | Validation |
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PF33 | Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission in order to extend the time limit for implementation This is for applications granted prior to 1 October 2010 which are still extant. This means that unless the commencement condition is for a period longer than three years, you will no longer be able to apply for this type of application | |
PF34 | Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission Use this form if you want to make some amendments to an approved application and need to know if a further planning application is required. This type of application will determine whether the amendments can go ahead without a further full planning application or if an application is required | |
PF39 | Not applicable |