Welcome to the e-Planning Service for professional users
Use the information and links in this page to get online advice, view the online planning register, submit planning applications, research planning policy and learn about Building Regulations.
Online planning advice
Go to the Development Control section of our web site for advice about planning permission, planning policy and general advice on all planning matters.
The Planning Portal web site provides detailed information about all planning issues and, in particular, what does and does not need planning permission. Go to the Planning Portal A-Z of common projects to find out more.
Pre-application discussions
Go to the pre-application advice page for advice about arranging a meeting prior to submiting a planning application in Bury.
View the planning register
Go to our planning applications and appeals quick search page to find out about and track planning applications submitted in Bury, you will be able to search for applications that have been registered and determined by Bury Council. The data displayed on these pages is updated daily.
View planning applications on an internet map
Go to the Bury internet mapping page where you can view applications submitted since 1999 and link to our online planning register for more details.
Find out about planning policy
Go to the planning policy pages to view the current Unitary Development Plan and see how we are getting on with the new Local Development Framework which will guide the development of Bury in the future.
Submit a planning application
Go to the Planning Portal web site to use the online planning application service to start a new planning application or work with an existing application.
Find out about Building Regulations
Go to the building regulations section of our web site for an introduction to the Building Regulations, information about fees, dangerous structures and how to obtain approval.
Let us know what you think about the Planning Service
Bury Metro Planning Service regularly seeks customer feedback because your views and opinions are important to us. Please let us know what you think about our services to you - what you like, what you don't like and your suggestions for improvements.
Use our online comment form to make a comment, request advice or report a breach of planning control.