Whether you need planning permission for your project depends on various factors, including the size, location, and nature of the proposed development. It's crucial to check if planning permission is required before commencing any building work.
Resources for planning permission
The National Planning Portal offers a detailed guide on what does and does not require planning permission. If you have any doubts or need formal confirmation, the Council's Planning Department can provide you with a formal decision through a Lawful Development Certificate application.
Building regulation approval
Getting planning permission is a separate matter from complying with building regulations. The Planning Portal website has an interactive home guide which will help you identify if you need building regulation approval, planning permission or both.
Apply for planning permission
Online
You can submit your application online via the Planning Portal.
Before making your application make sure you have chosen Knowsley as the local authority.
Download
You can download your relevant application form and send it to use via email or post.
Post
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Municipal Buildings
Huyton
L36 9UX
Getting advice before you begin your planning application can make it more likely that your application will be successful.
Fees and how to pay
Most applications will require a fee.
You can find out how much a planning application costs and use a fee calculator on the Planning Portal website.
If you are submitting directly to Knowsley Council payments can be made online through the Knowsley Council payment portal.
When submitting your application, please make sure to forward a copy of the emailed receipt together with your application documents to dcsubmissions@knowsley.gov.uk.
We can accept MasterCard and Visa.