Planning permission

Planning permission ensures that new buildings and developments fit in with the surrounding area and don't damage the environment. It considers how land and buildings are used, how they look, how they fit in with the landscape, how people get there, and how they affect the environment.

Obtaining pre-application advice before submitting a planning application can significantly enhance your application's quality, ensure alignment with Knowsley Council's policies, minimise the risk of submitting an invalid application, and identify potential issues that can be addressed prior to submission.

Seeking planning permission in Knowsley? Check if it's required, apply online, and track progress via Public Access.

Knowsley Council's Public Access system allows members of the public to search for and view past and present Planning Applications and their decisions. Start a search here.

Before the committee makes a decision about a planning application, you can attend the committee meeting and speak for or against an application. Find out more here.

Most planning approvals come with conditions. Some conditions need approval before any building starts, while others can be handled during construction. You can see all conditions for a planning permission on the decision notice.

Planning applications must meet certain validation requirements to be considered valid and progress towards a decision. Knowsley Council has developed a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) template to help developers ensure their plans align with the council's priorities and address relevant concerns. Find relevant templates and more information here.

If you are unhappy with a planning decision or enforcement notice you can appeal it here within a statutory time period.