Our approach is to make submitting a planning application to Shropshire Council a straightforward process. We will provide advice to confirm what information is required to support your application and provide you with the best chance of a successful outcome.
Our aim is to help you to get the application right before it is submitted as this will ensure an efficient determination process. To do this our focus is to provide applicants with guidance and information to assist in making a planning application.
Ways to submit your application
Planning applications made to Shropshire Council can be submitted in two ways:
- Online via the planning portal (a link to this can be found in the Related Information section on this page)
- Hard copies submitted in person or by post
You may submit an application yourself, or, depending on the nature of the application, choose a professional agent to submit it for you.
Applying online
Applications submitted on-line are done so through the Planning Portal, which can be accessed by clicking the ‘Planning Portal’ link on this page. The Planning Portal allows you to complete on-line application forms, attach drawings and make the application electronically. The on-line process ensures that all required plans and documents are submitted, and should reduce the likelihood of delays occurring through the return of incomplete submissions.
Unfortunately it is not yet possible to pay your application fee electronically via the planning portal. Please see the Fee Payment section on this page for further information on how to pay for your application.
Applying in person
Applications can be submitted directly to the council, either in person or by post. Copies of the relevant application forms can be downloaded and printed off via the links on this page. Please note that you will be required to enclose three copies of all information within your completed application.
Completed applications should be submitted to the following address: -
Central Validation Team
Development Management
Shropshire Council
Shirehall
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Submission requirements
Different types of applications will require different levels of information and supporting documentation to be submitted. A core list of requirements are set out at national level which apply in all cases. In addition, further information may be required to explain the impacts of the proposal, which are known as local list requirements and are contained in the Council’s local information checklist. This is information that will be required before a decision is made on your planning application.
Specific information on the validation requirements for planning applications can be found in the 'Validating Your Planning Application' page by clicking the link in the Related Information section.
Application fee
Most applications require a fee which will differ depending on the type of application. Please click on the link to the ‘application fee sheet’ on this page for more information, or alternatively you can use the on-line fee checker within the Planning Portal by following the link on this page.
Fee payment
For applications submitted online, it is not currently possible to pay the application fee electronically through the Planning Portal. Payment of the fees for all applications can therefore be done in the following ways: -
- Online via the 'Pay For It' link on this page (please ensure that the applicant's name and site address are included with the payment)
- By debit/credit card over the telephone by calling 01743 210491 or 01743 210492 (applications made online should quote the planning portal reference number allocated during submission)
- By cheque - made payable to ‘Shropshire Council’ and marked for the attention of the Central Validation Team (applications made online should include the Planning Portal reference number on the back of the cheque)
- In cash in person at any of the area offices
Further assistance
For further information or assistance in the submission of applications, please contact the Validation Team by telephone on 0345 678 9004, or email planningcvt@shropshire.gov.uk.