We recommend you submit your planning application to us online by visiting the planning portal
The site allows you to complete an online application form, buy site location plans, attach drawings and make your application electronically.
You can also purchase site location plans direct from the planning department at Wyre.
You can still submit planning applications the traditional way using a paper form but before you do so, why not take a look at the benefits of applying online? If you wish to submit your application in hardcopy form we will require two copies of all documentation and plans.
Other documents associated with applying for permission
Planning portal
The planning portal is an external site maintained by the Planning Inspectorate. It is the central point for finding our about the planning system in England and Wales and includes how to:
- apply for planning permission online
- find out if you need planning permission
- learn about the planning system
- appeal a planning decision
- research government policy
- calculate application fees
The benefits of applying online include:
- you do not need to copy the forms and plans - you only need to attach one copy
- you can pay the application fee online
- you will save money and time
- you will help protect the environment by using less paper
- we will receive the application faster and begin to check it earlier
Biodiversity Net Gain - Monitoring Fee
Wyre Council has approved a BNG monitoring fee which will come into effect from 1 April 2025. The fee will be payable by those developments where it is agreed that a series of monitoring reports will be submitted to the council. Typically this will be for some on-site BNG solutions (i.e. where BNG is defined as “significant”) and for planning applications where the off-site BNG solution is in Wyre.
Background to the fee can be found in the approval report available here.
The fee structure is arranged around the net increase in biodiversity units required to meet the statutory minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. The fee is designed to cover the costs of Wyre Council and Greater Manchester Ecology Unit who are the council’s BNG advisors. The payment of the fee will require a legal agreement with the council.
| Net Gain in Biodiversity Units (BU) | Tier | Total fee (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 BU inclusive | T1 Very Low | 4,059.01 |
| 2-5 BU inclusive | T2 Low | 6,690.63 |
| 6-9 BU inclusive | T3 Low/moderate | 9,810.46 |
| 10-20 BU inclusive | T4 Moderate | 14,929.33 |
| Over 20 BU | T5 High | 20,192.67 |
The fee will be reviewed as and when necessary, but at least annually.
Dealing with your planning application
Once your application has been sent, you can find out more about how we deal with your application.