Planning and development

Give us your feedback on this service

Get planning and development advice

When to consult us about a planning application Get free advice on a development proposal Pay to get planning advice Get statutory advice for major development and developments of national significance Charges for advice on nationally significant infrastructure projects Our role in environmental assessment Our role in landscape assessments

Advice for planning authorities

Advice to planning authorities considering proposals affecting ancient woodland Advice to planning authorities for applications affecting nutrient sensitive Special Areas of Conservation Advice for planning authorities on agricultural developments within river SACs Phosphorus limits on environmental permits for waste water treatment work discharges Principles of nutrient neutrality in relation to development or water discharge permit proposals How planning authorities can use datasets to carry out a green infrastructure assessment How planning authorities can use LANDMAP in landscape and visual impact assessments Assessing landscape sensitivity in Wales

Advice for developers

Managing land contamination in development Implementing sustainable drainage systems in developments Complying with sustainable urban drainage systems standards for your development Avoiding or reducing effects of a development on ancient woodland Building in flood risk areas Development within sites of special scientific interest What to provide with your planning application for an agricultural development Considering the visible setting when choosing your development site Marine development