Applicants are being encouraged to submit their application electronically through the Planning Portal. It is worth noting that although the site facilitates submission of a complete application electronically, applicants and agents are able to complete and submit only the application form electronically and forward the accompanying plans and payment by post. For further information relating to online submissions or to submit an application online, visit the Planning Portal website.

The Planning Portal also contains useful information regarding all aspects of the planning system.

It is important that you submit the correct plans and supporting information with your application. For further advice, please refer to our Guidance Notes for the Validation of Planning Applications. Any application submitted without the required information will be returned as invalid and will only be registered when all required information has been submitted.

A Design and Access Statement is required for all non-householder planning applications (with the exception of applications for change of use and advertisement consent). A householder planning application will only require a Design and Access Statement if the property is within a Conservation Area. For further advice on the specific requirements of a Design and Access Statement, please use the link in the 'more information' section on the right hand side of this page.

Following recent Standing Advice issued by the Environment Agency, we are now requesting Flood Risk Assessments for applications for developments which fall within the floodzones. The level of detail varies according to type and scale of development. To find out if your property lies within a floodzone, please contact us prior to submitting your application. Alternatively, the Environment Agency website contains all relevant information. A link to their Flood Risk Standing Advice can be found in the 'more information' section on the right. Following the links in the step by step guidance within this document will lead to the relevant advice note for your proposal.

Ordnance Survey based location plans and block plans are required for all planning applications. We can provide these plans for you at a small charge. Use the link to the right for further information on products, pricing and how to order.

Should you have any queries or need help in choosing the relevant application form, please contact the Planning department on 01827 709282 or by e-mailing planningadmin@tamworth.gov.uk