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Explains that the quickest method is online via the Planning Portal, which helps identify the correct form, calculate the planning fee, handle payment, and attach drawings, while noting an administration fee for website submissions. Provides alternative options including emailing completed electronic forms, emailing scanned hand-completed forms, or posting hand-completed forms. 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The portal enables you to identify the correct form and complete it online, automatically calculate the planning fee, make your payment and attach drawings. Please note, however, that the Planning Portal charges an administration fee for applications submitted through its website. Other online submission platforms are available.  \nAlternatively, you can access all planning application forms through the Planning Portal.  \nTo submit your application you can either:  \n complete the forms electronically and email them (and any other plans and supporting information) to  \n[planning@blackpool.gov.uk](planning@blackpool.gov.uk)  \n fill in the forms by hand, scan them (and any other plans and supporting information) in and email them to [planning@blackpool.gov.uk](planning@blackpool.gov.uk), or  \n fill in the forms by hand and post them (and any other plans and supporting information) to planning department, Blackpool Council, PO Box 17, Corporation Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1LZ.  \nPlease do not submit photographs of forms, plans or supporting information.  \nYou can pay the fee online using a debit or credit card or by calling the council's customer first team on 01253 477477.  \n Back to top  \nBlackpool Council  \nMunicipal Buildings Corporation Street Blackpool  \nFY1 1NF  \nInformation and help  \nAccessibility Contact us  \nPrivacy and cookies Terms and conditions Blackpool Council companies  \nStay upto date  \nSign up to our regular newsletters  \nFind my nearest  \nEnter your postcode to find your nearest schools, council services and more  \nEnter postcode search  \nFollow us","cbCairEFkRX1DieT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairEFkRX1DieT","pdf",87651,"English","# Submit a planning application\n## Online submission via the Planning Portal\n## Alternative submission methods (email or post)\n## Payment and submission restrictions","[{\"question\":\"What is the quickest way to submit a planning application?\",\"answer\":\"Submit online through the Planning Portal, which supports form selection, electronic completion, fee calculation, payment, and drawing attachment.\"},{\"question\":\"What alternative submission methods are available besides the portal?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants can email electronic forms, email scanned hand-completed forms, or post hand-completed forms with plans and supporting information to the council’s planning department.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there any restrictions on what to submit with the application?\",\"answer\":\"Do not submit photographs of forms, plans, or supporting information.\"}]","Submit a planning application - Online and postal guidance | PDF"]