Planning & building control

Coronavirus update - Planning Services

We cannot accept applications or comments by post until further notice.  Use our online services or email planning@liverpool.gov.uk. We will reply as soon as possible.  If you need to speak to a planning officer but don't have their direct email, use the email above.

Site visits may be possible subject to our site precautions guidance and officers can arrange virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams, Skype and Zoom.

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.

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.

Plan making in Liverpool

The Local Plan sets out how we plan the future development of Liverpool.