The Town Planning Division is responsible for managing development throughout the Borough and producing policies and action plans which inform the planning decision making process. We also deal with planning appeals and investigate breaches of planning control.
Latest news in planning
1 March 2010 - Fees introduced for non-material amendments received by the Council from 1st March 2010 - £25 for householders and £170 for all others
17 February 2010 - Draft Supplementary Planning Document on Planning Obligations
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Information and advice on all aspects of planning from details on the types of development that require planning permission to advice and guidance on preparing and submitting plans and applications.
Details of current and past planning applications, submit online applications and find out how the planning application process works.
The type of work that people do without permission is often the most harmful to the character and amenity of an area. We investigate alleged breaches of planning control.
Planning policies seek to balance social, environmental and economic considerations to ensure that new development does not harm the public interest.