As an agent or developer, you're probably quite an expert on local planning already! Use the checklist below to help you to find the information you need more quickly.
- If you want to find out more about local policy and constraints, we've created a policy page just for you. It offers shortcuts to our evidence base and policy monitoring reports.
- Our updated Historic planning application search tool gives you quick and easy access to previous planning decisions, to help you in developing proposals.
- Sign up for email updates on current applications, so you'll be the first to know about the progress of your projects.
- Use the local policy guide and SPD index to search core and supplementary local policy, and find local requirements for all application types quickly and easily.
- You can find mapping for all of our local planning policy on our online mapping tool, or use this checklist to take you directly to the specific item or group of related policies that you require.
- For larger schemes, optimise the preparation and processing of your application by opting for our enhanced services like the Development Team pre-application service or set up a Planning Performance Agreement, to avoid unnecessary delays.
- For access to a panel of local experts, why not submit your proposal for design review at the new Design West panel?
- The dedicated Section 106 and CIL pages lay out the necessary obligations, agreements and costs you will need to factor in when planning your development.
- Sign up for policy updates, so you can keep on top of any changes.
- Once your development has permission, you'll need building control services to ensure that the specifications of your proposal meet all of the technical requirements.
- Before your development is complete, you may need to apply to our street naming and numbering service, to get new properties set up before they are ready for sale.