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Applying for planning permission

Before you start any development work to a building, you may need to apply for planning permission. 

We have produced a list of frequently asked questions which you may find useful.

Note: From 6 April 2008, The National Standard Planning Application Form (1APP) changes the way planning applications are submitted to all planning authorities in England and will be the only legal way of submitting a planning application. This means there will be one standard application form for each type of proposal.

You can only submit existing planning application forms to Knowsley Council until 5 April 2008. After this date, you must submit applications using the 1APP forms or online via the planning portal. You must comply with the requirements as set out in the National and Local Requirements Checklist for any given application type.

Submitting your application
The quickest and easiest way of submitting your application  is online by logging on to the National Planning Portal (opens in new window).  Register your details, logon and choose 'Knowsley' as the local authority before making your application.

Search planning applications, view weekly lists and submit comments
You can view existing planning applications, appeals and related documents/plans via Public Access.

Make a payment
You can pay for your planning application online. Click on the link in the 'online payments' box below and do the following:

1. Select the 'Planning Applications' option.
2. In 'account number' field, enter 'DRN - PLANAPP - D4022 - postcode - house number (please note that the postcode and house number entered should refer to the proposed building in your application.
3. In 'account name' field, enter 'Planning'.
4. Enter payment amount (charges can be found in the attachments box below).

Remember that planning permission is a separate matter to building regulation approval. Have a look at our permissions guide, which will help you identify whether you need planning permission, building regulation approval or both.

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