Application forms

The following information is displayed under each application type:

• Application form and guidance notes
• Fee information
• Planning application requirements

Select the application relevant to the proposal from the list below.

Householder applications

• Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
• Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and relevant demolition in a conservation area
• Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building
• Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension

Applications for full planning permission

• Application for full planning permission
• Application for planning permission and relevant demolition in a conservation area
• Application for planning permission and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building
• Application for planning permission and consent to display an advertisement(s)

Applications for outline permission

• Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved
• Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved

Applications for reserved matters and removal or variation of conditions

• Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval
• Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission
• Application for approval of details reserved by a condition

relevany demolition in a conservation area (only), listed buidling consent (only) or advertisement consent

• Application for conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area
• Application for listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building
• Application for consent to display an advertisement

Trees and hedgerows

• Application for tree works. Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and notification of proposed works to trees in conservation areas
• Application for hedgerow removal notice

Proposed agricultural development

• Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development – proposed building
• Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development – proposed road
• Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development – proposed fish tank
• Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development – excavation waste material

Other application types

• Application for prior notification of proposed development in respect of permitted development by telecommunications code systems operators
• Application for prior notification of proposed demolition
• Application for Non Material Amendment
• Application for a New Planning Permission to Replace an Extant Planning Permission

Planning obligation templates

• Unilateral undertaking - unreg (PDF)
• Unilatetal undertaking - reg (PDF)

Miscellaneous Forms

• Notice Under Article 6 - No. 1 (to be completed with Certificates B or C)
• Notice Under Article 6 - No. 2 (to be completed with Certificates C or D)

Please note that from 1 March 2011 Knowsley Council will only deal with permitted development enquiries (Do I Need Planning Permission?) through Lawful Development Certificate applications. There are two types of Lawful Development Certificates:

This is due to high number of enquiries, limited resources and the significant issues in the interpretation of the new provisions of the householder permitted development allowances, as set out in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment)(No.2)(England) Order 2008. This approach has been adopted as it is in all parties interests to ensure that correct advice is given in light of the issues that can arise if unauthorised development is in advertently carried out.

The benefit in gaining a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development  is that it is a determination that has legal status providing certainty to prospective developers and purchasers of land and buildings. Solicitors representing purchasers of, for example, extended dwellings, will usually require documentary evidence that extensions such as conservatories are lawful. This evidence may assist with the sale of property.

Certificates of Lawful Use or Development also provide the necessary evidence that any works being undertaken are lawful if, for example, a neighbour were to make an enquiry or complaint about the work.

You will need to complete and submit the appropriate application form, along with the correct fee and additional information which is detailed on the application forms and accompanying guidance notes.

Separate application forms are available for existing and proposed development (forms LDC1 and LDC2). If you are unsure which application form to complete please discuss with a planning officer before you submit. Copies of these application forms and guidance can be obtained by clicking on the links below.

Lawful development certificate applications

• Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use of operation or activity including those in breach of planning condition (LDC1).
• Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development (LDC2).

You may wish to appoint an agent to act on your behalf. This can be an architect, planner, surveyor or other professional adviser. All matters concerning your application will be addressed to them.

Fees and charges

Fees for planning applications have been reviewed by the Department for Communities and Local Government and the changes took effect from 17 January 2018.