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Make a Planning Application

You can apply online for approval or download the relevant forms here. In common with all Local Planning Authorities, Sedgemoor District Council uses the national standard application forms.

Apply for planning permission

There are a number of different types of application and it is important that you find the right type of application for your development. The council has produced a Icon for pdf Local Validation Checklist [1.01MB] for most of the application types. You should read this document carefully to ensure that you include all the information required in order to avoid delay in registering your application.

You may also find our Pre-Planning Application Advice and our Our Planning Process pages useful.

Sedgemoor District Council welcomes and encourages planning applications being made online through the Planning Portal.

Completed forms should be sent (with payment and any required documentation) to Development Management.

Submitting an Application

Via the Planning Portal

Apply online via the Planning Portal application service (this is an external link)
If submitting your application via the Planning Portal you will need to make your payment (if applicable) to the Planning Portal in order for us to receive the application.
For further information about making an application via the Planning Portal or making a payment to them please see their website Planning Portal

Direct to Sedgemoor District Council

Via email to development.management@sedgemoor.gov.uk
In hard copy, please submit two complete sets (application forms, plans and supporting documents) sent to Development Management.
Payments - Please quote the first line of the application site address and where possible the application number when making your payment. We accept payment via the following methods:
- Cheque - made payable to Sedgemoor District Council
- BACS - it is strongly advised that you inform us if paying via this method to prevent any delay in connecting your payment to your application ( Sedgemoor District Council Bank Details [12.79KB] )
- Debit/Credit Card (over the phone 0300 303 7805)

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Some developments are liable for CIL - it is important you know if this applies to your planning application. For further details please read our Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) pages.

Prior Approvals and Prior Notifications

A comprehensive list of all Prior Approval and Prior Notifications is available here, with their associated fees and links to their application forms.

Planning Applications

A comprehensive list of all Planning Applications, their associated fees and links to their application forms.

Read more about Planning Applications

After the decision has been made

If your application has recently been determined that may not mean the end of the process. You may wish to appeal against a decision, apply for non-material minor amendments, apply for removal, variation of, or discharge conditions.