Planning Advice note on the Validation of Planning Applications

In this document:

Compulsory Requirements

Additional Information

Validation Checklists

List A - For all applications for planning permission

List B - Full planning application

List C - Full planning application for change of use without external building works

List D - Full planning application for change of use with external building works

List E - Outline planning application

List F - Prior notification procedure

List G - Householder applications

List H - Conservation area consent applications

List I - Listed Building Applications

List J - Certificates of lawfulness

List K - Tree applications

List L - Advertisement consent

This guidance outlines the current procedures for the validation of planning applications by Bournemouth Borough Council and provides guidance on the scope of material that should be supplied with planning applications submitted. Furthermore, a number of validation checklists have been included in the advice note to be used in pre-application discussions to provide the applicant and the planning authority with a greater certainty as to the nature and extent of information required in order to validate a planning application. The document closely follows the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister’s (ODPM’s) Best Practice Guidance on the Validation of Planning Applications, published March 2005.

Under the government’s Best Value Performance Indicator (BVPI) 109 targets, local planning authorities (LPA’s) are required to determine a certain number of planning applications within specific deadlines. For ‘major’ applications, 60% must be determined within 13 weeks, whilst 65% of ‘minor’ applications and 80% of ‘other’ applications must be determined within 8 weeks. These periods are based upon the following central government guidelines:

• The time period from application to decision begins when a valid application and the correct fee (where payable) is received.
• The first day of receipt of a valid application is day zero and is the date referred to above.
• Government guidance suggests LPA’s should aim to determine whether an application is valid within 3 to 5 working days from the date of receipt.
• If an application appears to be valid but is later found to be invalid following registration, the original start date for processing the application should be disregarded and a notification letter should be sent to the applicant that includes a statement of the steps and outstanding information required in order to achieve validation. The time from application to decision should start again on the date the application is made valid. This is the only circumstance whereby the date can be amended.
• If further information is later required by the LPA beyond that submitted in the original application in order for it to make a decision, it can be requested by the authority under regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Applications) Regulations 1988. However, if such information is requested and extra time is required, including time taken in abeyance (such as for the signing of section 106 agreements), then the date cannot be amended and the processing period will not be suspended awaiting amended plans.
• The processing period ends on the date a decision notice is despatched. On no account will the clock be stopped once a decision has been made or once a decision has been entered onto file.

As a result, it is in the interests of both the applicant and the LPA to ensure that all necessary information that is required in order to determine an application is provided at initial registration and validation of a planning application.

This advice note provides the necessary checklists, descriptions and scope of information required prior to the validation of an application for planning permission. These can be used by applicants to determine what is required for a range of types of applications. Where the information required by us is not provided, we will be able to consider an application invalid.

Under regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Applications) Regulations, Bournemouth Borough Council has powers to direct applicants to firstly supply any further information and, except in the case of outline applications, full plans and drawings necessary to enable them to determine the application; or provide one of our officers with any evidence in respect of the application as is reasonable for them to call for to verify any particulars of information given to them.

The checklists are divided into three parts:

• Part I contains compulsory requirements for the submission of an application, including some matters that are required by law in any event and other information that Bournemouth Borough Council considers necessary in all cases.
• Part II contains suggested additional information, which Bournemouth Borough Council deems to be important with certain application types.
• Part III contains various validation checklists for the requirements of different application types based on the information contained in Part II.

If the information that is required in Parts I to III by the direction contained in the Advice Note is not included with any application for planning permission, then Bournemouth Borough Council will be entitled to declare the application invalid and not register or process it. In this case, a letter will be sent to the applicant declaring the application invalid in writing.

Where an application is not accompanied by information required by the LPA in accordance with the direction in this Advice Note, the applicant should provide written justification with the application as to why they consider it is not appropriate in that particular circumstance. In such cases Bournemouth Borough Council will not declare an application invalid unless the reasons for requiring the information are explained fully to the applicant.

Applications for outline planning permission generally need not give details of any proposed reserved matters under Regulation 3(2) Town and Country Planning (Applications) Regulations 1988. However, where Bournemouth Borough Council receives an application for outline planning permission but are of the opinion that, in the circumstances of the case, the application ought not to be considered separately from all or any of the reserved matters, we will, in accordance with Article 3(2) of the GDPO 1995, notify the applicant within one month of the receipt of the application that we are unable to determine it unless further details are submitted. These details will be specified.

Outline planning applications will not normally be considered appropriate for proposals involving Conservation Areas or Listed Buildings.

Though a period of one month is allowed under Article 3(2) of the GDPO 1995, Bournemouth Borough Council will aim to notify applicants within 5 working days. This situation should not be confused with applications where inadequate information is submitted.

An essential element to this approach is the encouragement and provision of pre-application advice for all types of application to guide applicants through the process and to ensure that applicants are aware of the information requirements. This is particularly useful for larger and more complex schemes and can help applicants by identifying the information and details that should be submitted with their applications. This can help minimise delays later in processing the application. Such advice may also identify whether other consents may be required and the additional information required. The Council has published a Pre-Application Advice Note and this is available from Planning and Transport or can be viewed on the website.

• www.bournemouth.gov.uk
• www.odpm.gov.uk
• www.planningportal.gov.uk
• www.cabe.org.uk

If you want all or some of the information that you provide to be treated as confidential, please be aware that, under the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations, there is a statutory Code of Practice with which the Council must comply. The Code deals, amongst other things, with obligations of confidence. In view of this, it would be helpful if you could explain to us why you regard some or all of the information you have provided as confidential. If we receive a request for disclosure of the information we will take full account of your explanation, but we cannot give an assurance that confidentiality can be maintained in all circumstances.

Planning applications may be submitted as either a ‘hard copy’ or as an on-line application. Planning application forms can be obtained from Bournemouth Council’s Planning and Transport offices, whilst an online application can be made via the Planning Portal (www.planningportal.gov.uk). When an application refers to the need for four copies of a plan or document, it is referring to this requirement for a ‘hard copy’ application. Where an electronic application is submitted, only one copy will be required.

All applications for full planning permission must include:

• The completed application form
  Bournemouth Borough Council requires four copies.

• The correct fee (where necessary)

• Ownership Certificates

  Under section 65(5) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, read in conjunction with section 5 of the GDPO, the LPA must not entertain an application for planning permission unless the relevant certificates concerning the ownership of the application site have been completed. All applications except for approval of reserved matters, discharge or variation of conditions, tree preservation orders and express consent to display an advertisement must include the appropriate certificate of ownership.

  An ownership certificate must be completed stating the ownership of the property. Certificates A, B, C and D are listed. For this purpose an ‘owner’ is anyone with a freehold interest, or leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than 7 years.

• Agricultural Holdings Certificate

  This certificate is required whether or not the site includes an agricultural holding. All agricultural tenants must be notified prior to the submission of the application. This certificate is not required if the applicant is making an application for reserved matters, renewal of temporary planning permission, discharge or variation of conditions, tree preservation orders, or express consent to display an advertisement.

• Part 1 Notice

  A notice to owners of the application site must be used if Certificate B has been completed and may be required if Certificate C has been completed. A copy should be served on each of the individuals identified in the relevant certificate.

• The location plan

  All applications must include copies of a location plan based on an up-to-date map at a scale of 1:1250. Four copies of this plan should be submitted. Such plans should show, at a minimum, two named roads where possible and all surrounding buildings named and numbered.

  The application site should be edged clearly with a red line, including all land necessary to carry out the proposed development. Examples of such necessary land would include land required for access to the site from a public highway, landscaping, car parking and visibility splays.

  A blue line must be drawn around any other land owned by the applicant, close to or adjoining the application site.

• Site Plan

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  Four copies of the site plan should be submitted at a scale of 1:500 or 1:200. This site plan should accurately show:

• i) The direction North
• ii) The proposed development in relation to the site boundaries and other existing buildings on the site, with written dimensions including those to the boundaries;
• iii) All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land adjoining the site including access arrangements;
• iv) The species, position and crown spread of all trees within 12 metres of any proposed building works;
• v) The extent and type of any hardsurfacing;
• vi) Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is proposed.
  
  
• Drawings

  Four copies of all drawings should be submitted at a preferred scale of either 1:100 or 1:50. Drawings that should be submitted include floor plans and elevations where alterations are proposed to either. Those drawings submitted should indicate clearly the proposed works in relation to what is already there. Where existing buildings or walls are to be demolished these should be clearly shown.

• Section drawing

  Plans drawn at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 showing a cross section through the proposed building(s) must be submitted in the following cases:

• i) Where a proposal involves a change in ground levels – illustrative drawings should be submitted to show both existing and finished levels and show how proposed level changes relate to retained trees.
• ii) On sloping sites – full information is required concerning alterations to levels, the way in which a proposal sits within the site and in particular the relative levels between existing and proposed buildings.

Section drawings may also be requested in other cases by the planning officer.

The drawings may take the form of contours, spot levels or cross/long sections as appropriate.

• Supporting Planning Statement

  Information will include how the proposed development accords with policies in the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan (Adopted 2002), development briefs, Supplementary Planning Guidance or Advice Notes. It should also include details of consultations with Bournemouth Borough Council officers and wider community/statutory consultees undertaken prior to submission.

Additional information may also be requested by Bournemouth Borough Council prior to the validation of the application depending on the nature and type of application or the nature of the character of the area within which the application site is situated. Applicants are advised to seek advice on the need for such additional information at the pre-submission stage. Such information could include:

• Aboricultural impact appraisal

  Where the application contains trees or there are trees on adjoining land close to the development proposal, it will be necessary to involve a suitably qualified Aboriculturalist from an early stage to survey the trees using the guidance set out in BS5837:2005 ‘Trees in relation to construction – recommendations’. The survey plan will identify the species of tree, their dimensions and include a schedule of the trees that summarises the information on their condition ad quality. Through this process the Aboriculturalist will be able to provide an aboricultural impact assessment that highlights ay constraints that the trees impose and so inform the design.

  As well as the trees the survey must indicate key landscape features, such as ponds, hedges and wildlife corridors that may be affected by the proposed development. Trees to be felled and trees to be retained should be clearly delineated.

  For larger applications it will also be appropriate to provide details of the landscape strategy for the site, including indications of new planting.

• Aboricultural method statement

  An Aboricultural Method Statement should be provided that sets out the information regarding the measures to be taken to protect the trees shown to be retained on the submitted drawings, schedules of any necessary tree work and proposals for long-term maintenance.

• Access Statement

  Applicants may be required to make provision for access, parking and sanitary conveniences for people with disabilities in applications concerning buildings accessible to the public. This includes offices, shops, factories, schools and other public access areas. Attention is drawn to the legislation to provide access for the disabled.

• Aerodrome safeguarding assessment

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  Any proposal that exceeds the various height limitations within the aerodrome safeguarding zones will require details to be submitted regarding the elevation of the site to an accuracy of 0.25 metres Above Ordnance Datum; landscaping details to enable the assessment of likely bird attraction; and materials proposed for assessment of potential radar reflection.

• Affordable housing statement

  Where local plan policy of requires the provision of affordable housing, Bournemouth Borough Council may require information concerning both the affordable housing and any market housing e.g. the numbers of residential units, the mix of units with numbers of habitable rooms and/or bedrooms, of the floor space of habitable areas of residential units, plans showing the location of units and their number of habitable rooms and/or bedrooms, and/or the floor space of the units. If different levels or types of affordability or tenure are proposed for different units this should be clearly and fully explained. Further advice is available in Circular 6/98: Planning and Affordable Housing.

• Air quality assessment

  Application proposals that impact upon air quality or are potential pollutants should be supported by an air quality assessment indicating the change in air quality resulting from the proposed development and outlining appropriate mitigation measures as necessary. Further advice is available in PPS 23: Planning and Pollution Control.

• Assessment for the treatment of foul sewage

  This should include a description of the type, quantities and means of disposal of any trade waste or effluent.

• Conservation area appraisal

  A written statement including an analysis of the special architectural or historic interest of the conservation area and the building/structure within this context, the principles of and justification for the proposed works and how they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area may be required. The scope and degree of detail necessary in the written justification will vary according to the particular circumstances of each application. Further advice can also be found in Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Planning and the Historic Environment.

• Contaminated Land Assessment

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  Brownfield sites, and some greenfield sites, have the potential to be contaminated and therefore may pose a risk to current or future site occupiers, buildings on the site and to the environment. A contaminated land assessment may therefore be required. The level of information required as part of a land contamination assessment will vary depending on the known and/or suspected levels of contamination, for example:

• Where contamination is suspected a desktop study will be required, involving an examination of available information, a walkover survey and assessment of the risks to human health and the environment. The need for further investigation may then be determined.
• Where contamination is known to exist, in addition to a desktop study, a site investigation survey will be required incorporating a site-specific human health and environmental risk assessment with a written remediation scheme to manage identified risks. The developer shall submit a completion report validating the remediation carried out.
• If the proposed development is situated within 250 metres of a former landfill site there will be a requirement for specific consideration of issues with ground gas.

 

• Comprehensive information and guidance on how to undertake a contaminated land assessment and the information that must be submitted is available in Annexe 2 (Development on Land Affected by Contamination) of PPS 23: Planning and Pollution Control with further information also available in the Dorset and New Forest Contaminated Land Consortium of Local Authorities’ planning advice note, entitled ‘Redevelopment of Potentially Contaminated Land’.

• Cycle store details

  Many applications may require the installation of cycle stores. In such cases, it is necessary to submit details showing the location, elevations and materials to be used in the construction as part of the original application.

  The LPA will expect cycle stores to be designed and sited to minimise their impact and should, wherever possible, be either incorporated internally as part of the building or sited behind the building line.

• Design Statement

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  A design statement will be requested where design or materials is a significant issue or in the case of prominent sites. The statement should explain the design principles and design concept and explain how the design relates to its wider context (through a full context appraisal where appropriate). The design statement should be illustrated, as appropriate, by plans and elevations; photographs of the site and its surroundings; and other illustrations such as perspectives. Further guidance on design statements is available in publications by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE).

• Details of any lighting scheme including a light pollution assessment

  This should include technical specification designed to ensure nuisance from lighting is minimised/prevented. There is numerous UK and international guidance on lighting in particular by the CIE (International Commission on Illumination) and the Institution of Lighting Engineers.

• Details of proposed materials

  Details of the proposed materials must be clearly specified. This requirement refers specifically to details of bricks, tiles and window types.

• Details of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

  In many cases, details of sustainable urban drainage systems will be required to be submitted as part of the application. These must be shown on plans detailing the soakaway system to be used and the draining points and channels. Further guidance is available in Bournemouth Borough Council’s ‘Planning Guidance Note on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems’ available from Planning & Transport or the website.

• Draft Travel Plan

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  A draft travel plan should outline the way in which the transport implications of the development are going to be managed in order to ensure the minimum environmental, social and economic impacts. Further advice is available in ‘Using the planning process to secure travel plans: Best practice guidance’- ODPM, and DfT, 2002.

• Employment / Regeneration Statement

  In the case of an application that proposes to change the use of the land or building, including both complete and partial changes of use, a supporting statement should be submitted to describe employment impact from the proposed development, including:

• details of existing and proposed job numbers as full-time equivalents;
• the relative existing and proposed employment floorspace totals;
• any community benefits;
• the loss of any employment land;
• the condition of the existing use of the site;
• how long the land has been marketed for;
• the costs of retaining it in employment use; and
• reference to any regeneration strategies that might lie behind or be supported by the proposal.

 

• Energy Statement

  The statement should show the predicted energy demand of the proposed development and the degree to which the development meets current energy efficient standards. Further advice is available in PPS22: Renewable Energy.

• Environmental Statement

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  The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations (SI 1999 No. 293) require a developer to prepare an Environmental Statement for Schedule 1 and for some Schedule 2 projects. The Regulations provide a checklist of matters to be considered for inclusion in the Environmental Statement and require the developer to describe the likely significant effects of a development on the environment and to set out the proposed mitigation measures.

  A procedure exists whereby applicants may seek a ‘screening opinion’ from the LPA in respect of whether an Environmental Statement is required. Applicants are encouraged to do this at the pre-submission stage in order to avoid delay later in the application process.

• Flood risk assessment/drainage strategy

  A flood risk assessment may be required if a development falls within an Indicative Flood Plain or ‘Flood Zone’ – these maps are available from the Environment Agency and are also indicated on the policy maps of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan. PPG 25: ‘Development and Flood Risk’ provides comprehensive guidance for applicants in relation to the undertaking of flood risk assessments and the responsibilities for controlling development where it may be directly affected by flooding or affect flooding elsewhere.

• Heathland Mitigation Strategy

  A complimentary capital contribution is required for the creation of additional accommodation within this Borough as a requirement of the Heathland Mitigation Strategy, as adopted by Bournemouth Borough Council on 17 January 2007, which deals with mitigation of recreational and other impacts on the Heaths that would stem from additional housing development beyond the 400m consultation area.

• Historical, archaeological features and Scheduled Ancient Monuments

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  Supporting information may include plans showing historic features that may exist on or adjacent to the application site including listed buildings and structures, historic parks and gardens, and historic battlefields. If an application affects such a site an applicant may need to commission an assessment of existing information and submit the results as part of the application in accordance with advice in Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Planning and the Historic Environment and Planning Policy Guidance Note 16: Archaeology and Planning.

• Justification statement for the loss of playing fields and major sporting facilities

  The statement should include details of when any facilities were last used; by whom they were used; and what formal sports provision is proposed, including replacement facilities (if any). For applications specifically involving playing fields, the following information is required in addition to that above:

• Information required to fulfil the requirements of specific conditions on an outline approval for which discharge is sought.
• The size of the existing playing field and how much of the playing field is affected by the proposal (in ha or m²).
• An existing site plan clearly showing the layout of the winter and summer pitches including safety margins at a minimum 1:1000 scale.
• A proposed site plan showing how any proposed new buildings and other works are likely to impact on the existing pitch layout. Any realignment of pitches should also be shown.

 

• Any information of alternative sport and recreational provision.

• Land Stability Report

  In areas of land instability it is necessary for a Land Stability Report to be submitted. Under PPG14: ‘Development on Unstable Land’, responsibility to determine whether land is unstable rests with the developer. It is also necessary for any proposals for development or redevelopment within 200 metres of cliffs and chines, or in proximity to steep embankments, to submit a land stability report as standard. Further advice is available in PPG14: ‘Development on Unstable Land’.

• Listed building appraisal

  Alterations to listed buildings may have a detrimental effect on their character. As such it is essential that the Council are provided with detailed information that allows for proper assessment of any proposed alterations. This will also provide a historical record of the building prior to the undertaking of any such works. A written statement that includes a schedule of works to the listed building(s) and an analysis of the significance of the archaeology, history and character of the building/structure, the principles of and justification for the proposed works and their impact on the special character of the listed building or structure, its setting and the setting of adjacent listed buildings may be required. The scope and degree of detail necessary in the written justification will vary according to the particular circumstances of each application. Further advice can also be found in Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Planning and the Historic Environment.

• Mineral working and restoration

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  MPG 2 Applications, Permissions and Conditions sets out detailed requirements for mineral working applications. In many cases, and specifically where development is likely to have significant effect, an Environmental Assessment will be required. In other cases, the complexity of detail required will depend on the circumstances of the particular case, but generally comprehensive information will be required which should be discussed and agreed during pre-application discussions. In particular, sufficient information will be required to ensure that working will be carried out to modern working, restoration, aftercare and environmental standards.

• Nature conservation/ ecological assessment/ natural beauty

  Plans should show any significant wildlife habitats or features and the location of habitats of any species protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Conservation (Natural Habitats etc) Regulations 1994 or Protection of Badgers Act 1992. Applications for development that will adversely affect protected species and habitats must be accompanied by a biodiversity checklist. This checklist requires information on species/habitat, locations, significance of population/habitat and mitigation work, including long-term maintenance and management. This information might be incorporated into an Environment Statement, if one is necessary, and surveys should be carried out at a time of year that allows the main features of wildlife interest to be identified.

  Should habitats or species of significance be identified from the survey, further assessment will be required to determine the impact of development on the wildlife feature of interest and propose mitigation to minimise the impact.

  Detailed guidance on dealing with nature conservation and development is given in PPS 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation and its accompanying Good Practice Guide.

• Noise impact assessment

  Application proposals that raise issues of disturbance or are considered to be a noise sensitive development should be supported by a Noise Impact Assessment prepared by a suitably qualified acoustician. Further guidance is provided in PPG 24: Planning and Noise.

• Open Space

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  Plans should show any areas of existing or proposed open space within or adjoining the application site. ‘Open space’ here includes space falling within the definitions of the term in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or PPG17. Where sufficient open space cannot be accommodated on-site then financial contributions will be required in lieu. This can be paid either through a Section 106 agreement, a direct payment or, where the applicant owns the land in question, as a unilateral undertaking. The method of payment and the signed agreement contained within Bournemouth Borough Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on Open Space and Recreation must be completed prior to the validation of the planning application. Further information regarding open space and the associated financial contributions is available in the SPG, available from Planning and Transport or the website.

• Photographs and photomontages

  These provide useful background information and can help to show how large developments can be satisfactorily integrated within the street scene. It would prove beneficial if photographs are provided when a proposal involves the demolition of an existing building or development affecting a conservation area or listed building.

• Planning Obligations

  With the exception of the requirements for open space/recreation agreements referred to above, where appropriate, the submitted application should include brief draft heads of terms for a Section 106 agreement or unilateral undertaking. Applicants should clarify the LPA’s requirements in pre-application discussions and confirm any planning obligations that they agree to provide in brief heads of terms. Further advice is available in Circular 1/97: Planning Obligations.

• Refuse disposal details

  In many applications information of how refuse is to be disposed of will need to be submitted with the application. Where bin stores are required, details of the location, elevations and materials to be used in the construction of a bin store suitable for the housing of wheeled or euro bins shall be submitted as part of the application.

  The LPA will expect bin stores to be designed and sited to minimise their impact and should, wherever possible, be either incorporated internally as part of the building or sited behind the building line. Further information on the requirements and siting of bin stores can be obtained from Technical Services, Bournemouth Borough Council.

• Retail impact assessment

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  When a development could harm the vitality and viability of existing shopping centres, a retail impact assessment should be undertaken. Government guidance is currently contained in PPS6: Planning for Town Centres.

• Sound insulation requirements

  Advice should be sought from Bournemouth Borough Council’s Environmental Health service for individual Council requirements for sound insulation in residential and commercial developments. (When a Building Control application is made you will need to consider whether to submit a ‘Full Plans’ application under the building regulations or a Building Notice for the erection of most types of buildings and material alterations to existing buildings. Works will need to be inspected on site during the construction process.)

• Street-scene elevations

  New buildings should be shown in context with adjacent buildings (including property numbers where applicable). Proposals with altered elevations that adjoin or are in close proximity to another building should also highlight this relationship, detailing the positions of the openings on each property.

• Structural survey

  A structural survey of a property may be required, for example, when considering listed building applications or the demolition of unlisted buildings which make a positive contribution to the conservation area.

• Sunlight/Daylighting Assessment

  Applicable for all applications where there is a potential adverse impact upon the current levels of sunlight/daylighting enjoyed by adjoining properties and building(s) – further guidance is provided in the Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) guidelines on daylighting assessments.

• Sustainability Appraisal

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  A sustainability appraisal should outline the elements of the scheme that address sustainable development issues, including the positive environmental, social and economic implications.

• Tourism Viability Report

  Where development is situated in either the Town Centre Tourism Area or the Tourism Core Area and relates to the loss of tourist accommodation, Bournemouth Borough Council will seek evidence to demonstrate that the premises are firstly not economically viable in their current use and secondly are incapable of being made viable as tourist accommodation. Such evidence should be submitted as part of the application. Further information concerning such reports is available in Bournemouth Borough Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance on Tourism, available from Planning and Transport or the website.

• Transport Assessment

  Information will include:

  - A non-technical summary - Proposed modal split

  - Proposed development - Assessment years

  - Existing transport conditions - Effect of travel plan

  - Traffic impact compared to - Servicing

  existing site use - Proposed measures to address/reduce

  - Impact upon pedestrians, cyclists traffic impact and improve

  and people with disabilities accessibility by alternatives to the

  - Accessibility impact private car

  - Loading areas and arrangements - Assessment of accident records

  for manoeuvring, servicing and

  parking vehicles

  Further advice is available in PPG 13: Transport.

• Utilities Statement

  This should include how an application connects to existing utility infrastructure systems.

• Ventilation/extraction details
  For example; for hot food takeaways, restaurant uses and laundrettes etc.

Your application MUST include the following:

If you are submitting all the details of new buildings, engineering works or extensions, the following additional plans will be required:

In addition to the information that MUST be submitted with your application, the following information may also be required:

For applications that involve changing the use of a building or land but are not proposing any external works to the building, the following plans will be required in addition to what is stated in List A

If your proposal involves the change of use of a building or land and involves external alterations e.g. construction of a flue or insertion of new windows, the following plans will be required in addition to what is in List A above.

In addition to the above, the following information may also be required for all change of use applications:

If you are proposing to erect buildings but do not wish to submit all the details at present, and would like to ‘reserve’ some or all of the details for future consideration, you will need to submit the following in addition to that stated in List A:

In addition to the information that MUST be submitted with your application, the following information may also be required:

In addition to the form, the following information may also be required:

In addition to the information required to be submitted under Part 24 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended) for a prior approval application and the requirements specified on the Council’s application forms for planning permission it is recommended that the following information is also submitted in order to assist with the processing of the application:

The following plans will be required in addition to what is stated in List A:

In addition to the information that MUST be submitted with your application, the following information may also be required:

In addition to the requirements of List A your application MUST include the following:

In addition to the information that MUST be submitted with your application, the following information may also be required:

For alterations and extensions to a listed building, six copies of all forms and accompanying plans must be submitted. Ten copies are required where the proposed works comprise of include demolition of any part of the listed building.

In addition to the requirements of List A your application MUST include the following:

In addition to the information that MUST be submitted with your application, the following information may also be required:

The burden of proof in a Lawful Development Certificate is firmly with the applicant and therefore sufficient and precise information should be provided. This may include the following in addition to the information requested in List A:

In addition to the information that MUST be submitted with your application in List A, the following information may also be required:

In addition to the information that MUST be submitted with your application, the following information may also be required:

In addition to the information that MUST be submitted with your application in List A, the following information will also be required:

In addition to the above, the following information may also be required: