Wales planning system

You can help wildlife by having your say in your local development plan. Learn about the process here

Learn more about the stages involved in the planning application process – from start to finish

What is the planning system, what’s it for and why is it needed?

Discover how different types of assessments can help protect nature in the planning process.

Learn about national infrastructure and marine planning, plus the protection of trees and hedgerows.

Find out how planning policy is used to shape the development of our towns, cities and countryside.

Everything you need to know about applications – the different types, the process, appeals, and more.