Planning

Medway Council provides information and services about planning in partnership with the Planning Portal (www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1102425564249.html). The Planning Portal is an online resource for planning information and services set up to help anyone who wants to know more about the planning process in England and Wales.

Some of the main sections of the Planning Portal are as follows:

Planning permission (www.planningportal.gov.uk/wps/portal?pageName=GUIDE&PpAction=location_uri&select_location=A2280)

This provides a brief introduction to the planning system and some explanation of why planning controls are important and necessary. It includes general guidance about the kind of work for which you need to apply for planning permission and those for which you do not. It is intended for both householders and businesses.

Make an application (www.planningportal.gov.uk/wps/portal?pageName=APPLY&PpAction=location_uri&select_location=A2280)

Create electronic planning applications for Medway Council and submit them online. To use this service you will need to register with the Planning Portal and create a user name and password. You can also use the Portal’s online application service to purchase a site location plan to accompany your application.

Appeals (www.planningportal.gov.uk/wps/portal?pageName=APPEAL&PpAction=location_uri&select_location=A2280)

This provides information and guidance on the appeals process. If you seek permission to carry out work to your property and your application is not decided within a set period or you get a decision from your local council that you disagree with, you have a right to appeal.

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