The Council has a statutory duty to process both applications and appeals for which it is the Planning Authority and this includes not only planning applications, but matters relating to Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas; trees; advertisements; and Certificates of Lawfulness. The Council has a statutory duty to investigate planning enforcement complaints, but has sole discretion as to whether to instigate formal enforcement action in each case.

The Development Control Charter
Code of Conduct for planning matters
Planning Applications submissions (Planning Portal)
Pre Application Advice Note
Pre-application advice charging - Please note that from 1 January 2011 charges will be introduced for all relevant pre-application proposals.
Guidance on how to get the most out of pre application advice
Planning Frequently Asked Questions