If you are new to the planning process you should establish if you need planning permission. See Do I need Permission? New forms and information requirements have now been introduced nationally. Please be aware that Birmingham now has new requirements that are detailed below. The type of form needed and information required depends on the type of application you want to submit. Follow the links below for advice. Application Form Contents List Householder Application Forms: Including forms for householder applications relating to a listed building or in a conservation area Full and Outline Planning Forms: Including forms with some or all matters reserved Listed Building and Conservation Area Forms: For demolitions and extensions to listed buildings and for demolitions in a conservation area (see advertisement and householder sections for works with householder or advertisements) Advertisements Applications: Including applications for planning permission with advertisement consent and advertisement consent on a listed building Other Application Forms: Including lawful development certificates, agricultural forms, forestry, hedgerow, tree works, application for approval of reserved matters, telecommunications, demolitiona and variation/removal of conditions You can also view an electronic PDF version of these webpages here. Guide to making a planning application You can view our guide to making a planning application here. Making an Application Online The Planning Portal is a national website that provides advice on various aspects of the planning porcess. You can use the Planning Portal to submit online applications to Birmingham City Council and to access forms to download in hard copy. The online application process may be easier to use than a paper form as it helps you choose the corect form and helps prevent you from submitting an invalid application. Application forms can be completed, plans, drawings and supporting documents can be attached and the fee can also be paid using debit or credit card online. The Planning Portal also provides an Ordnance Survey service where maps can be purchased as part of the application submission process. You can contact the Planning Portal for help and assistance with applying online. Building Work: Will I need anything else? Don't forget you may need Building Regulations approval or other types of permission. You can find out if you need anything else here. Ordnance Survey Plan You will require Ordnance Survey Plans and the Local Authority does not provide this service. For a list of local suppliers see our information page for details. Glossary of Terms You may find it useful to view our Glossary of terms. National Validation Criteria The government advocates the use of validation criteria as a method of providing certainty regarding the type and number of forms, statements and documents that will be required to accompany applications made to planning authorities. Where an application is not accompanied by information required by the planning authority, applicants should provide written justification with the application as to why it is not appropriate in the particular circumstances. The below is what central government states all planning applications are required to have across the country to be a valid application. For details of what is required select the criteria and it will take you to a description of the national requirements. Works to Tree applications are dealt with separately under the Local Validation list. Criteria When Required Description Application Form All applications 3 Copies Location Plan 1:1250 All applications 3 Copies Site Plan 1:500 All applications 3 Copies Existing and proposed drawings All applications 3 Copies A Complete Fee See Fee Guidelines Where Appropriate Ownership Certificate All applications except for Advertisement Consent and Reserved Matters Applications 1 Copy Agricultural Holdings Certificate (Article 7) All applications except Advertisement Consents, reserved matters, Listed buildings, Conservation Area Consent and renewals 1 Copy Design and Access Statement All applications except: Material Change of Use (not involving operational development) Householder Applications (outside a Conservation Area or not Listed) Advertisements (Unless on a Listed Building) Reserved Matters Engineering or Mining Operations Applications for Hazardous Substances Consent 1 Copy