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)

Please be informed that all existing fees payable to local planning authorities under the 2012 Fees Regulations are to be increased in respect of applications made, or deemed to be made, on or after The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025, coming into force on 01 April 2025. After which date, fees to be paid in respect of applications, deemed applications or requests relating to most application types will increase. 

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

Enforcement powers are discretionary, to be used only when needed and should be used as a last resort.

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.

Planning feedback

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve and to recognise outstanding customer service provided by our Development Management Team.

Privacy notice for Planning

This privacy notice explains how we use information in the course of work for the local planning authority.