Planning permission falls under the
remit of either the county council or the borough, city or district
council. Which council is responsible is determined by what
the planning permission is for.


The Worcestershire County Council is responsible for planning applications and lawful development certificates for:
The local borough, city or district council is responsible for most other types of applications including all householder planning applications
You can apply online for this type of
planning permission using the Planning Portal which is
provided by central government.
Do you need planning
permission?