Planning & building control

Coronavirus update - applying for or commenting on permissions

We cannot accept any applications, representations or objections by post until further notice. Please only use the online forms on www.planningportal.co.uk or contact us by email at planning@liverpool.gov.uk. We are working hard to provide a normal service and will reply as soon as possible.

Planning & building control

Check if you need planning permission

Check if you need planning permission before starting any work or if your project falls under permitted development rules.

Apply for planning permission

How to submit an application, things you need to include, fees, the planning process, and how to appeal a decision.

Search, track and comment

Search and comment on planning applications, track the progress of an application and view our weekly list of received applications.

Building control

Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building.

Trees, hedges and conservation

Tree Preservation Orders, high hedge disputes and getting planning consent if you live in a listed building or conservation area.

Report a planning breach

How to report unauthorised development and how to appeal if you've been issued with an enforcement notice.

Street naming and numbering

Get in touch if you are converting a single dwelling into flats or building a new development.

Liverpool's Local Plan

Local plan documents are in place to influence planning decisions across the city.

Planning for professionals

We can help businesses and investors in Liverpool with our comprehensive planning service and pre-application advice.

Local authority searches

Land charge searches are carried out when buying a property or piece of land, to see if restrictions affect the land or property.