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All webpages and PDFs are produced in the United Kingdom and written in only English. The default human language is identified as en-GB. Further information can be found in the accessibility statement shown in the footer of each page: www.basildon.gov.uk/accessibility

Planning Services

Planning Services incorporates the services of Development Control, Enforcement, Planning Policy and Local Land Charges.

The Planning Portal

The Planning Portal
 The Planning Portal is a Government website offering a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system in England and Wales.

Submit a Planning Application online,

Search Planning Appeals since 2004, Submit a Planning Appeal, Comment on a Planning Appeal,

Local Land Charges searches

Basildon Council - Local Land Charges Search Fees - April 2022 (PDF) [108KB] (opens new window)

Pre-Application Advice is now available from Essex County Council for proposed works to a Listed Building

Guidance for users and schedule of charges (PDF) [253KB] (opens new window)

The Planning System, and how it works, explained in 'Plain English'

Plain English guide to the Planning System (PDF) [339KB] (opens new window)

New improved e-planning - search planning applications and appeals

We are pleased to announce that customers now have access to a brand new online e-planning system to search planning applications and appeals information.

The new e-Planning system has been designed to offer many more features. At the core of the new system will be user registration, enabling customers to set up pro-active, personal email notifications, based on the applications and locations they are interested in. Other significant features are better search options and improved accessibility.

See, e-Planning - Search and comment on applications.

Pre-Application Advice - Now Available

Basildon Borough Council is committed to providing an efficient and effective planning service, which meets government performance targets.  We recognise the value of pre-application discussions and consider this to be an important aspect of the planning process.

Read more about pre-application advice Pre-Application Advice

Apply for pre-application advice: Pre Application Advice Form (PDF) [168KB] (opens new window)

    Sign-up to the Local Plan Consultation Portal

    - By registering with Basildon Borough Council's Local Plan Consultation Portal you will be able to view any consultation documents online, or when consultations are 'open', submit comments online.

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