You can apply for planning permission on the Planning Portal website:
The Planning Portal also has information and guidance on how to submit your planning application.
If you have any issues with submitting your application through the portal, please contact the portal direct on 03333 234589. available Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays).
Planning fees and documents needed to support your application
To find the planning fee you need to pay, use the Planning Portal fee calculator or download their Guide to Fees for Planning Applications in England.
Please note that planning fees are set by central government and are due to increase annually each April. If you submit an invalid application prior to the fee increase and your application is made valid after the fee increase, you will be charged at the higher fee rate (the relevant fee due at the time the application becomes valid). This will be applied irrespective of the reason for invalidity.
All planning applications require supporting documents.
If you're applying for changes to windows or doors, download our desired documents guidance - this document only applies to window and door applications.
For all other application types, use the headings below to show you which documents you'll need to submit, along with guidance and examples to help you submit acceptable documents. If you need this information in a more accessible format, email planning@rutland.gov.uk.
If you apply without submitting the correct documents, this will cause a delay in receiving your planning decision notice.
Householder
| Supporting documents | Documents required? | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Yes | Application form guidance |
| Location plan | Yes | Location plan guidance |
| Block plan | Yes | Block plan guidance |
| Application fees | Yes | Application fees guidance |
| Elevations (existing and proposed) | Yes | Elevations guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Floor plans (existing and proposed) | Yes | Floor plans guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Design and access statement | Only if increase in floor area over 100 metres squared in a conservation area | Design and access statement and Heritage Impact Assessment guidance |
Protected tree or tree in conservation area
| Supporting documents | Documents required? | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Yes | Application form guidance |
| Location plan | Yes | Location plan guidance |
Listed building
| Supporting documents | Documents required? | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Yes | Application form guidance |
| Location plan | Yes | Location plan guidance |
| Application fees | No Fee payable | Application fees guidance |
| Elevations (existing and proposed) | Yes | Elevations guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Floor plans (existing and proposed) | Yes | Floor plans guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Sectional drawings (windows and doors) | Yes | Sectional drawings guidance (windows and doors) |
| Design and access statement | Yes (relevant to the complexity of the works) Heritage Impact Assessment |
Design and access statement and Heritage Impact Assessment guidance |
Certificate of lawful development (do not use for flats or apartments)
| Supporting documents | Documents required? | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Yes | Application form guidance |
| Location plan | Yes | Location plan guidance |
| Block plan | Yes | Block plan guidance |
| Application fees | Yes | Application fees guidance |
| Elevations (existing and proposed) | Specific to application | Elevations guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Floor plans (existing and proposed) | Specific to application | Floor plans guidance (existing and proposed) |
Full application
| Supporting documents | Documents required? | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Yes | Application form guidance |
| Location plan | Yes | Location plan guidance |
| Block plan | Yes | Block plan guidance |
| Application fees | Yes | Application fees guidance |
| Elevations (existing and proposed) | Yes | Elevations guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Floor plans (existing and proposed) | Yes | Floor plans guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Design and access statement | Building(s) if the floorspace is 100 metres squared or more, one or more dwellings in a conservation area and major applications | Design and access statement and Heritage Impact Assessment guidance |
Prior approval for a proposed larger home extension
| Supporting documents | Documents required? | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Yes | Application form guidance |
| Location plan | Yes | Location plan guidance |
| Block plan | Yes | Block plan guidance |
| Application fees | Yes | Application fees guidance |
| Elevations (existing and proposed) | Yes | Elevations guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Floor plans (existing and proposed) | Yes | Floor plans guidance (existing and proposed) |
Discharge of conditions
| Supporting documents | Documents required? | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Yes | Application form guidance |
| Location plan | No | Location plan guidance |
| Block plan | No | Block plan guidance |
| Application fees | Yes | Application fees guidance |
| Elevations (existing and proposed) | Specific to application | Elevations guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Floor plans (existing and proposed) | Specific to application | Floor plans guidance (existing and proposed) |
| Sectional drawings (windows and doors) | Specific to application | Sectional drawings guidance (windows and doors) |
| Design and access statement | Supporting documents required specific to condition | Design and access statement and Heritage Impact Assessment guidance |
Windows and doors
Download our desired documents guidance Windows and Doors desired list