Planning Applications
Welcome to Planning Applications.
Planning permission is normally required to erect a new building, make alterations to an existing building, or change the use of a building or land.
Wyre's Development Control Team are responsible for processing all applications for planning permission and for the enforcement of any subsequent decisions taken.
In this section you can find information regarding:
- Planning Permission: Is Planning Permission Required?
- The Application Process and related forms and guidance
- Make a Planning Application Online
- Track Progress or Comment on an Application including weekly lists and How Decisions are Made
- Appeals and the appeals process
- The Planning Committee
- The Development Control Team
Our Performance
National targets are set for the determination of planning applications. These targets are referred to as Best Value Performance Indicators ( B.V.P.I. ).
The B.V.P.I.'s for for the determination of planning applications are as follows:
- 60% of major residential, industrial and commercial applications should be determined in 13 weeks or less.
- 65% of minor residential, industrial and commercial applications should be determined in 8 weeks or less.
- 80% of all other applications should be determined within 8 weeks.
In the year 2006 / 2007 we dealt with:
- 94% of major residential, industrial and commercial applications within 13 weeks.
- 90% of minor residential, industrial and commercial applications within 8 weeks.
- 95% of all other applications including householder within 8 weeks.
To view our month by month performance visit Our Performance.
