Online planning and building standards portal - quick guide

Viewing application details

Building standards

You can view a summary of each application. Documents are not available for online viewing.

Planning

Each application includes several tabs for public access:

Details

Provides the key information, organised into sections

  • Summary tab – includes key dates, status, and a brief proposal overview
  • Further Information – applicant, agent, ward, community council, expected decision level and case officer
  • Contacts – agent and ward councillor details
  • Important Dates – shows deadlines and decision dates

Comments

Displays existing comments and allows users to contribute their own

  • Make a Comment – sign in to make a comment
  • Public Comments – any public comments lodged
  • Consultee Comments – list of consultees and any comments

Constraints

List constraints within the application boundary

Documents

Provides access to all documents associated with the application, including:

  • Drawings
  • Supporting Information
  • Application form
  • Comments received via paper or email form
  • Decision Notice
  • Report of Handling or Committee Report

Use the 'View' icon to open documents (PDF, Word, JPEG, etc.)

Related Cases

Shows other cases related to the current record

Map

Displays the location of the application site using an interactive map

Visit our Comment on planning applications for more details 

Visit our Publication and redaction on public access for more details on the publication of information

Page last modified: 2 March 2026