Submitting a Planning Application
Online Submission of Planning Applications
Changes can be made to permission types and Permitted Development types at any time so please check before submission that you are using the latest forms and permission types. Please see the Planning Portal online submission or paper forms chooser pages to check.
“The best way to submit planning applications is online. You can apply for planning permission online using the national Planning Portal, which provides a range of planning tools and services, or through any other online planning application service that meets national planning submission standards. Applications can also be sent directly to us via email at planning@hyndburnbc.gov.uk”.
Online submission simplifies the process for you. Please click the Apply Online button for the Planning Portal page to apply online.
The Decision Notice, acknowledgement letters and requests for additional information will be sent by email.
Please check, using the Validation Checklist for your application type, that you have everything required for your application in electronic format before accessing the Planning Portal.
The Planning Portal has guides and helpful videos to assist with the application process if needed.
If you are unable to upload part of your application please put a note on the Planning Portal advising us of this and send the missing information to Development Management at Scaitcliffe House on a CD or via email (Maximum size 10MB)
The Planning Portal will calculate the fee, but it is subject to final checking for accuracy by us.
Applications made through the Planning Portal (PP) will need to pay any fee via the Planning Portal, plus the administration fee charged by the Planning Portal. Applicants can pay the PP by cheque, bank transfer, payment card or telephone. For further details please see the Planning Portal.