Apply for Planning Permission
Find out how to make a planning application.
How do I apply?
Before you start you are advised to:
- Visit our Do I need planning permission? page.
- Take a look at the Planning application checklist section. This tells you what information is needed when making an application.
Information can be:
- Plans and drawings
- Affordable housing statements
- Air quality assessments
- And more
Where can I get help and advice?
Free advice for householders
We are happy to provide you with advice and information and to talk about your project before you send us your application. A duty planning officer is available in the Oaklands reception area from 9am to 1pm - Monday to Friday. No appointment is needed.
The duty officer will give advice on queries such as:
- Extensions
- Porches
- Outbuildings
- Loft conversions
- General planning queries
Please note: This is a verbal service only. We charge £50 if you need a visit to your home.
The duty officer will not be able to give advice on proposals for which a charge is made.
We will not give advice about trees unless they are protected by law.
We also ask developers to talk through their proposals with neighbours before they apply. This can help to sort out issues before formal submission to the council.
Written advice - paid
We offer a written service for which a charge is made.
This covers proposals for:
- Planning permission
- Permitted developments
- Consent to carry out work to protected trees
- Listed buildings
How much does written advice cost?
Please take a look at our Pre-application advice fees
Written request forms:
All requests for pre-application written advice must be made using the correct form together with any supporting information requested by the form.
More information:
Please read our Standards of planning written advice
Planning research - paid
We are willing to carry out planning research at your request.
The fees are:
- £28 per request for individual householder applications
- £97 for other requests
Guidance:
Application Checklists
These checklists will tell you what other information is needed to complete your application. This will depend on the type of proposal. Please also refer to our Validation Criteria (Local List) of application requirements.
Type |
Application form: Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling For carrying out work to a single home including extensions, loft conversions, garages, access, fences and walls, balconies, satellite dishes. |
Application form: Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling - and conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area For carrying out work to a single home including extensions, loft conversions, garages, fences and walls, balconies, satellite dishes as well as permission for demolition in a Conservation Area. |
For carrying out work to a single home including extensions, loft conversions, garages, fences and walls, balconies, satellite dishes including listed building consent. |
Application form: Householder general permitted development notification for larger home extensions Application form for proposing a single storey rear extension. |
Application form: Full planning permission Application form for any new dwellings, industrial, office, warehousing, storage, shopping development, agricultural dwellings or buildings. |
Application form: Full planning permission with advert consent Application form for any new dwellings, industrial, office, warehousing, storage, shopping development, agricultural dwellings or buildings with advertisement consent. |
Application form: Full planning permission with listed building consent Application form for any new dwellings, industrial, office, warehousing, storage, shopping development, agricultural dwellings or buildings as well as listed building consent. |
Application form: Full planning permission with demolition in a conservation area Application form for any new dwellings, industrial, office, warehousing, storage, shopping development, agricultural dwellings or buildings as well as permission for demolition in a Conservation Area. |
Application form: Outline application for planning permission with some matters reserved Application form for an outline application, with some matters reserved, for any new dwellings, industrial, office, warehousing, storage, shopping development, agricultural dwellings or buildings. This will allow you to get permission ‘in principle’, but you are able to submit the specific details later under a reserved matters application. |
Application form: Application for reserved matters Application form for reserved matters used once outline permission has been granted, any details that were reserved from the application will need to be submitted. |
Application form: Application for consent to display an advertisement(s) Application form for erection or display of a sign, fascia sign, notice or advertisement. |
Application form: Application for listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building Application form for works to a listed building that do not require planning permission or when an application for planning permission is being submitted separately. |
Application form: Application for Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of planning condition Application form for a development or change of use have been implemented unlawfully eg without planning permission, for a number of years. |
Application form: Application for Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development Application form for a proposal relating to a change of use or development to any premises other than a house is permitted development or lawful and therefore does not require the submission of a householder application. |
Application form: Application for tree works: works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Application form to undertake any works to any part of the tree including roots. |
Ownership certificates |
Certificate A – for the sole owner of the property and/or land |
Certificate B – where the applicant is not the owner of the property and/or land |
Certificate C – for multiple owners and only some are known |
Certificate D – for when the owner(s) are unknown |
Notice No 1 – to be served on owners of the land when completing Certificate B or C |
Notice No 2 – to be served on owners of the land when completing Certificate C or D |
Apply online
The easiest way to apply is to send us your planning application via the Planning Portal. You can fill in the application form you need and make your payment.
Apply online for planning permission
Paper applications
Apply for planning permission - printed form
Planning application fees
Contact us
Planning
Tel: 01444-477019
Email: servicesupport@midsussex.gov.uk
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