How to Submit a Planning Application

This page includes information on the various planning application forms, the planning application fee for each type of application and the information that needs to accompany each application.

Which form should I use?

There are 15 different planning application forms, with associated guidance notes for each one.

These are broken down into two types; individual forms to be used where one type of planning permission is required and combined forms which allow you to apply for several types of permission.

Links to all Development Corporation application forms and specific guidance notes on the completion of each can be found on Forms and Guidance Notes. Each of the forms and guidance notes can be downloaded and/or printed, however, if you would rather be sent a paper copy then please contact the Development Corporation.

Please note: These forms are the only acceptable type of form for all applications submitted.

Please refer to the description on each application form in order to determine which form you require. If you are still unsure which form you should use for your application, please contact the Development Corporation to discuss your proposals.

What fee should accompany the application?

Please note that without payment of the correct fee the Development Corporation will not process your application. Please use the Online Fee Calculator (new window) or Schedule of Fees (PDF, new window, 526KB) to determine what amount to pay.

Payment can be made online via WorldPay, in person at the Development Corporation offices or by cheque. which should accompany the application (all cheques should be made payable to Thurrock Development Corporation). Please indicate clearly on the covering letter accompanying the application which method you have used to pay the applicable application fee.

Please note: An application will be considered invalid if it is submitted without a planning application fee. It will not be processed and we will contact you to inform you of this.

If you have submitted an incorrect amount, we will contact you and inform you of the error.

What information should accompany the application?

Each planning application form contains a checklist which indicates what additional information is required and the number of copies that should accompany that type of application. In addition, electronic versions of all accompanying information should also be submitted either on CD or USB Memory Stick.

Please note – A planning application will be considered invalid if it is submitted without the relevant information and requisite number of copies outlined in the application form checklist. It will not be processed and we will contact you to explain what extra information is required.

What is the procedure after I submit a planning application?

After we recieve your a planning application, it is reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure that everything required to process it has been completed and included.

Once your application is valid and been assigned to a case officer, the application will go out for consultation.

Following the consultation period the case officer will assess the consultation responses and fully evaluate your proposal against local and national policies. A report will then be written and a recommendation made.

Dependant on the type of application, and the extent of the proposal, a decision will be made by the planning department or the Planning Committee. If your application requires a decision to be made by the Planning Committee, then you and those who commented, will be notified by letter prior to the meeting and invited to attend.

After a decision either to approve, with appropriate conditions and/or section 106 agreement, or refuse the application has been has been made, a formal Decision Notice will be issued to you.

Further and more detailed information on the planning application process is available in Frequently Asked Questions.

Where do I send it?

Once the planning application form is complete you should send it, together with a covering letter, relevant copies of all accompanying information and the planning application fee, (if appropriate), to:

Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation
Planning Department
Gateway House
Stonehouse Lane
Purfleet
Essex
RM19 1NX

Alternatively, you may submit the planning application form and associated information electronically by email to Planners@thurrocktgdc.org.uk.