Application process

This area of the site includes the following pages:

Planning Inspectorate role

The role of the Planning Inspectorate with regard to handling applications for national infrastructure projects.

The process

What happens at each stage and how you can get involved.

Participating in the process

How to register and make a representation about an application.

Pre-application service for applicants

A free service offered by the Planning Inspectorate designed to help applicants in planning and carrying out their pre-application duties.

Submitting an application for development consent

Find out what is required to submit an application.

Application fees

Fees associated with submitting an application to the Planning Inspectorate.

Costs

Outlines the policy regarding award of costs for applications.

Frequently asked questions

Here you can find answers to the most common questions.