Planning Portal
We work in partnership with the Planning Portal, the Government's planning website, which provides a guide to services and information about the planning system.
For further information visit the Planning Portal website.
Do I need planning permission?
Not all developments require planning permission, some are so-called "Permitted Developments". Permitted developments can include some outbuildings, extensions, alterations to homes, some changes of use and some agricultural buildings to name just a few. More information on when planning permission is needed.
Making an Application
Making an application is the next step if you do need planning permission for your proposal. You may first want to have a pre-application discussion with one of our officers to get the application right first time. Applications can either be submitted on paper forms or online via the Planning Portal. More information on submitting your planning application.
View and Comment on Applications
You can now view the progress of planning applications online. Use the planning applications online search to find current and decided applications from 1988 to present, follow their progress online and comment on a current application. You can also view paper copies of applications at Mansion House during office hours. Find out more about commenting on an application.
Eden Design Awards
The Eden Design Awards were launched in 2005 and aim to recognise and encourage high quality design across the region.
The Planning Process
Once an application has been submitted we will check that everything that is required to reach a decision has been included (validation) and then begin the process of determining the application. Find out more about the planning application process.
Planning Policies
Planning policies, regulations and guidelines are the basis upon which a planning application is decided. Policies that affect an application may be local, regional or national. Find out more about the policy background in Eden. We will also consider how the particular constraints of a site relate to the policies in place.
Appeals
If we have refused your application, failed to determine it within the deadline or imposed a condition that you disagree with you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. Find out more about Planning Application Appeals.
Enforcement
If development takes place without planning permission we will investigate and if it is deemed necessary take remedial action. This may simply be the request of a planning application to regularise the breach or it may be necessary to take enforcement action. Find out more about planning enforcement. If you wish to report a suspected breach of planning please contact one of our enforcement team on 01768 817817 or submit an online planning enforcement complaint form. It is also possible to appeal against enforcement action. Find out more about planning enforcement appeals.
Contact Us
If you have any further queries about planning there is always a Duty Officer available during office hours:
| Monday-Thursday |
8.45am to 5.15pm |
| Friday |
8.45am to 4.45pm |
You can contact the duty officer by phone on (01768) 817817 or in person at Mansion House. If you wish to contact a specific officer see development control contact information.
