The best way to create a planning application that is likely to be approved is to work with a professional planning consultant.
The type of evidence and plans you need to submit will depend on your project type.
What you need for a planning application
| Document type | When you need it | Description | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | All applications | Shows exact location of the proposed site, clearly outlined in red and drawn to a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500. Any land owned by the applicant next to or close by the site outlined in blue. | Buy a planning map |
| Block plan | Extensions, boundary walls and fences, outbuildings, and garages | A more detailed site plan, showing the relationship of the proposed site to neighbouring properties, drawn to a scale of 1:500. | Work with a planning consultant |
| Floor plan | Extensions, outbuildings and garages | Scale diagram of the current and proposed arrangement of rooms for each floor of a building. | Work with a planning consultant |
| Elevation plan | Extensions, new or replacement windows and doors, boundary walls and fences, outbuildings, and garages | Shows existing and proposed elevations, drawn to a scale of 1:100. | Work with a planning consultant |
If you're creating an application yourself then you will need to check our local policies and design guidance to improve your chance of making a successful application.
These will affect whether you need planning permission, your designs, and what plans you need to submit.