Overview

Apply for pre-application advice to check if you're likely to get planning permission before you submit your application. We provide advice to:

  • developers
  • businesses
  • householders

Advice you'll receive

We'll write to you with our advice and guidance and we'll arrange a one-to-one meeting with you if it's required. The guidance we provide may include:

  • what you'll need to submit a planning application
  • whether your proposal complies with planning policy
  • if there are any constraints on the development
  • if there are any financial contributions or planning obligations

If your case officer thinks that you need a meeting, it will be held at one of our offices in Stockport.

Pre-application advice timescales

Due to exceptionally high demand for our planning services, we're currently operating on extended timescales for pre-application advice.

Please allow up to 10 weeks for a response to your pre-application enquiry.

While we aim to respond within this timeframe, some cases may take longer depending on the complexity of the proposal and current service pressures.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Make the most of your application

To make sure that you get the best advice, all enquiries must be made on the relevant application form together with supporting information. The service we offer may increase the likelihood of gaining planning permission, however if you choose not to take on board the advice we provide, your subsequent planning application may be refused without further negotiation.