The Planning Services team works to ensure that development takes place in the correct locations and to stop inappropriate development. It makes sure that new uses for land and buildings are suitable for the proposed location. The planning system works by having a 'development plan' which sets out policies on how we develop our District and also helps to assess planning applications for individual purposes. Qualified Officers with an extensive knowledge of the area staff the Unit.
The Planning Public Access section of our web site enables you to search for applications, and interrogate the live information held on the Council's Planning Computer system. To search for a particular application that you may be interested in, please use the Planning Applications link. This page enables you to search for an application using a variety of search methods. Where an application is current, and the consultation period is still open, you will be able to comment directly to the Case Officer on an application.