Pre-application planning advice

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  1. 1. You are here: Pre-application planning advice
  2. 2. Non-householder enquiries
  3. 3. Charge exemptions
  4. 4. After submitting your request

Our pre-application advice service is offered to householders, professional agents and developers.

Examples of pre-application advice:

  • Alterations to dwellings
  • Extensions to dwellings
  • Erection of domestic outbuildings

Please note this service does not include (these are non-householder enquiries):

  • Proposals involving new dwellings
  • Conversions
  • Changes of use

Pre-application advice charges

How to apply

Apply online

We strongly recommend you apply for the pre-application advice service online. You can submit your application and payment at the same time.

Pre-application advice service online form

Apply using a paper form

Please complete all three of the following steps so your application is valid:

Step 1: Download and complete one of the following forms:

Step 2: Make your payment on our Planning Application Fee payment page. Please note the following costs:

  • Cost £107 for written advice
  • Cost £161.50 for a meeting with written advice

Step 3: return your form to us: