Planning

Planning is about making sure the growth, development and use of an area is appropriate. And that it balances economic and population growth with the need to maintain quality of life, ensure sustainability, and preserve the history and character of an area.

Hull City Council is responsible for all planning issues for Hull. We research and create far-reaching, strategic plans to guide the development of the city. And we create planning policy and guidance to control and steer development.

We are also responsible for day-today planning functions within the city. We examine planning applications, provide advice and enforcement of building control, ensure the conservation of the historic environment and promote quality of design.

Planning systems

We have three major online systems that improve customer access to the planning services-

Online consultation portal

The consultation portal lets us know what you think about proposed planning documents. Here you can submit your views on current documents and review existing documents.

All Hull Development Framework documents will be available here.

Planning applications online

PublicAccess is an online system that allows you to view details of a property along with planning applications submitted to Hull City Council.

PublicAccess planning applications online

The Planning Portal

The Planning Portal gives you fast and easy access to popular and essential planning services and information.

Planning Portal (link opens in new window) 

Renewable Energy Centre

The Renewable Energy Centre (link opens in a new window) can help source and provide grants for public sector buildings (including schools, hospitals, and housing associations) and charitable bodies, for the installation of energy efficiency measures. The centre is in full support of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme and pulls a wealth of information into one central online location, including:

• information on energy efficiency and energy saving measures
• links to community organisations and government contracts
• sources of grants and funding
• teaching resources
• practical introductions to 11 key renewable technologies
• local and national directories of contractors and suppliers