Decisions on planning applications are made by the Development Control Committee or by council officers under delegated powers.

The county council makes decisions on minerals-related development (eg quarries), waste related development (eg recycling facilities), development for and by the county council (eg libraries, county council run schools, new roads).

Please note: All other planning proposals and applications (including housing) are dealt with by the local district and borough councils

• Current planning applications
  List of current County Council, and Minerals and Waste development applications.
  
  
• Current planning applications details
  View details of applications currently being processed.
  
  
• Environmental Impact Assessments
  The likely environmental effects of certain projects is collected, assessed and taken into account.
  
  
• Local Liaison Groups
  View minutes from recent Local Liaison Group meetings.
  
  
• Planning enforcement
  Report any unauthorised activity or development.
  
  
• Enforcement Appeal
  Details of current enforcement appeals.
  
  
• Making a planning application
  Applications forms and guidance notes.
  
  
• Minerals and waste search enquiries
  We can provide information relating to minerals and waste development and associated planning applications.
  
  
• Road scheme applications
  Application documents and decision notices for road scheme applications received by the county council.
  
  
• Planning advice
  Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional help. The government's online Planning Portal offers information and guidance.
  
  
• Planning appeals
  How to appeal if an applicant does not agree with the decision, details of current appeals.
  
  
• Previous planning decisions
  Details of county council applications from 2006, and Minerals and Waste applications from 2005.