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We offer a range of online planning services which you can access through the links on this page. If you prefer, you can view the full list of planning and building control services and select the service that you would like more information on.

Building control

• Make a building control application online and track the progress of your application via the submit-a-plan website (opens in new window).  Just register your details, logon and choose 'Knowsley' as the local authority before making your application.
• Make an online payment for your building control application
• Download application forms and guidance notes
• View frequently asked questions

Development control

• Make a planning application online via the Planning Portal (opens in new window). Just register your details, logon and choose 'Knowsley' as the local authority before making your application.
• Make an online payment for your planning application
• Enter the Public Access site to view weekly lists, submit comments, search and track applications, decision notices and appeals.
• View committee agendas, reports, minutes and meetings schedule
• Download application forms and guidance notes
• View frequently asked questions

Development plans

• View information about Knowsley's Unitary Development Plan and Proposals Map
• View information about the Local Development Framework

Benefits of online applications
The benefits of submitting your planning and building control applications online are:

• Free of charge to use
• Open 24 hours a day seven days a week
• No printing or postage required
• To register and submit applications/plans is simple
• Online feedback on your application