Planning Services Frequently Asked Questions

Not only can you make a payment on-line, you can send in the whole application using the Planning Portal.


To make the transaction, an applicant needs to have all the necessary drawings and plans available in electronic format, then log onto the Planning Portal select Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead as the Council to receive the submission.


After selecting an existing application to work on, or creating a new one, complete the correct on-line form, attach the plans and other documents, pay the fee and make the submission.


For further details, please see our Applying on-line guide.  

  1. Is it possible to pay my planning application fees on-line?
  2. A large building is being built close to my house. The new property directly overlooks my back garden & I would like to do something to restore some privacy. Are there any restrictions on erecting a trellis with creeping plants above the existing fence?
  3. Do I need planning permission for a new velux window in a sloping roof?
  4. I am looking to put a driveway on my property, and I need to find out if I am allowed to do this and if so will I also need to get the pavement lowered?
  5. My next door neighbour has just put a "Temporary" building on the front garden is this allowed?
  6. What is the difference between planning permission and building regulation approval?
  7. How do I get copies of Planning Permissions?
  8. How do I get copies of Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)?
  9. How can I view Current Planning Applications?
  10. Is there a facility to view Historic Planning Applications?
  11. Who do I contact to get pre-application advice?

Contact Information:

By telephone:

Development Control : 01628 796050

Building Control: 01628 796870

Enforcement: 01628 796050

Planning Policy:

Local Plan and policy advice - 01628 796115

Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and Archaeology - 01628 796114

Statistical Information - 01628 796066

By email: planning.maidenhead@rbwm.gov.uk

By post: Planning Services, RBWM, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 1RF.

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