Planning

Planning policy, planning applications, and other information about development work in Barking and Dagenham.

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Be First provide statutory planning services on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council. We are working to provide and industry best planning service to all customers through the publication of an up to date Local Plan supported by a robust evidence base and to provide a decision on all planning applications within statutory timeframes. 

Comment or object to a planning application

Search for a planning application and make comments.

Make a planning application (for homeowners and developers)

Find out if you need planning permission and how to apply.

Planning guidance and policies

Find out about the latest developments and how our policies, including the local plan, ensure Barking and Dagenham can be a great place to live and work.

Validation Checklists

Make sure you have everything you need when you submit your planning application.

Planning enforcement

Report a suspected breach of planning permission, or pay a fee to the planning enforcement team.

Building your own home (self build and custom build register)

If you want to build your own home you need to join the Self Build and Custom Build Register, so we can understand the level of demand for self build and custom build plots of land.

Privacy notice for Planning

Information on how the Planning service uses your data