Between Wednesday 19 February 2026 and Sunday 23 February 2026, the Planning Portal and planning consultation area will be unavailable due to essential maintenance work.
During this time, applications and comments cannot be submitted.
To ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to participate, the consultation period on active applications submitted via the Planning Portal before Wednesday 19 February 2026 will be extended by three days.
Thank you for your patience while we complete this essential work.
Introduction
Different types of application require different levels of information and supporting documents, depending on the nature and scale of development. You may apply online using the tool below, which guides you through exactly what is needed to complete your application for planning permission or building regulations approval. This is our local list of validation requirements.
If you are unsure if you need planning permission, please visit the Planning Portal website.
Planning Permission
- Householder Works or Extension (PF01)
- Full Planning Permission (PF04)
- Full Planning Permission (Change of use ONLY) (PF04)
- Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved (PF05)
- Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved (PF06)
- Application for Reserved Matters (PF23)
- Carrying out of Mineral Working and Associated Development
Conditions / Amendments
- Non-Material Amendment - Section 96A (PF34)
- Discharge of planning or listed building condition(s) (PF27)
- Variation of Removal of condition - Section 73 (PF25)
- Application for Modification or Discharge of Section 106 Agreement (PF39)
Planning Approval
Prior Approval applications are only applicable to certain developments within the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Rights) Order 2015 (As amended).
All Prior Approval applications require an application form, planning fee and site plan. Any further matters for consideration under Prior Approval vary dependant on each class and therefore please review the most recent legislation to determine the essential information required for the application.
Apply using:
Please note: The Planning Portal is provided by a private company who may charge additional fees for their services. Peterborough City Council offer no technical support for customers using this site, if you encounter an issue please contact the relevant website service help desk.
If you opt to download and complete the application form, it is your responsibility to ensure that the forms, the appropriate supporting documentation and correct fee are sent to Peterborough City Council either by email or post:
Email: planningcontrol@peterborough.gov.uk
Post: Planning Department, Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough, PE2 8TY