Apply for pre-application advice

Before making a request for pre-application advice it is advisable to check whether planning permission is required.

If you wish to take advantage of our pre-application advice service, simply fill out the pre-application advice form and email it together with your supporting plans, photos etc. to dcsupport@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk and pay the appropriate fee.  The fee can be paid by:

Submitting a cheque to East Staffordshire Borough Council, PO Box 8045, Burton upon Trent, DE14 9JG or alternatively you can pay by BACS, please email dcsupport@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk if you require the bank account number and sort code.

Card payments are not currently being taken.

When completing the form you should have regard to the pre-application advice guidance notes and the charging schedule.