Applying for Planning Permission

Applying for Planning Permission

Online

For more information on applying online, click the Online Planning link under Do It on the right-hand side of this page.

By Post or in Person

You need to complete the application form. Applying for different things such as advertisements, listed buildings, conservation area consents, certificates of lawfulness and certain demolition works requires filling in different forms.

You can download application forms on this website by clicking the link in the main navigation list, on the left side of this page. You can also obtain copies of all forms from Contact Islington; see the details on the right.

You should normally send in five copies of your planning permission application form. Further copies may be required, for example if you are also applying for listed building consent. You can use photocopies of your original. Further information can be found in the guidance notes on the Application Forms page.

You also have to apply to the council's Building Control service separately, for approval under the building regulations. Any missing or incorrect information on your application form will delay the progress of your application.

For further general guidance on the planning application process, you can visit the Planning Portal - the government's planning resource. Click the link under Useful Websites, on the right-hand side of this page.

Getting Planning Advice

You can speak to a planner about the work you want to do. Our planning officers will give you free informal advice, or you can contact the duty planner. For more information, see the Advice on Planning Applications link on the right.

Major Development Pre-Application Procedure

We have produced a planning advice note about major developments and specific complex developments. For more information, click the link on the left side of this page.

Application Costs

The cost of getting planning permission varies according to the type of development you want to carry out. To find out how much planning permission is likely to cost, see the Planning Application Fees Schedule by clicking the link to the Application Forms page, on the left.

Current Applications

You can search for current planning applications using our online service - click the link under Do It.

Energy Advice and Climate Change Fund

Householders can seek further advice on energy efficiency, renewables and other sustainability matters from Islington Council's Green Living Centre at 222 Upper Street, or by calling the freephone number 0800 953 1221. For more information please visit the link on the right.

Householders, voluntary organisations and housing associations are able to apply for funding to install renewable energy technology. Click on the link on the right hand side of this page under Related Information to find out more.


Page Last Updated: 31 October 2008


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