Making a Planning Application
As part of our ongoing commitment to reduce our impact on the
environment we are encouraging you to submit your planning
application online via the Planning Portal.
Applying online
"The Planning Portal is the UK
Government's online planning and building regulations resource for
England and Wales. Use this site to learn about planning and
building regulations, apply for planning permission, find out about
development near you, appeal against a decision and research
government policy..."
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/
The Benefits of Applying
Online:
- We will receive your application instantly and can
begin to check it earlier
- You do not need to submit numerous copies of forms and
plans
- You can pay the application fee online through the Portal
- You will save time and money spent on printing/copying
costs
- You will help the environment by using less paper
To submit your planning application online, please click
on the above link, which states: Click here to make a planning
application
Alternatively, you can download the forms from the link
below:
-Click
here to Download an planning application form
(External Webpage)
Things to consider
Planning Officers consider a number of things when
considering planning applications. These include;
- Local, Regional & National policies
- Government guidance
- The individual merits of the proposal
- Site context
By focussing on these points, Planners can ensure that
development in the Borough is directed in the public's interest
Planning Applications must be determined in accordance with
local and national policy, unless material considerations indicate
otherwise.
It is advisable that you consider these policies when making
your application.
Pre Application Enquiries
We always encourage Pre-Application discussions with our
Planning Officers, to offer key advice before an application is
formally submitted, to help get things right first time.
Further information on our Pre Application
Enquiry Service can be found by clicking here
What do I need to submit?
The requirements for a planning application
varies depending on the proposal.
For a standard planning application you
will need to submit the following documents:
- Application Form
- Design & Access Statement
- Block Plan
- Existing & Proposed Plans &
Elevations
- Location Plan - Must be to scale, at either
1:1250 or 1:2500, Must include a North Point, Must have at least
one and wherever possible 2 road names, Must have at least three
properties identified by name/number, Must be on an A4 sheet or an
equivalent size when on a larger sheet
- All relevant items on the Local Validation
Checklist
For detailed information and guidance on specific
requirements, please refer to the links below:
- Local Validation
Checklist 
-
Design & Access Statements (External Link)
- Climate
Change Statements
If you aren't submitting your application online, you will need
to send us two copies of your completed planning application forms,
required documents and plans by post or drop them into
the Main Reception at the Town Hall.
To ensure your application is dealt with efficiently, please
ensure that you submit all the necessary information.
It is important to note that where an application is incomplete
and where additional information is requested but not submitted
within the prescribed timescale, applications will be formally
invalidated or abandoned. In such cases, the Council has decided
that an administration fee will be charged to cover the costs of
officer time and office resources that are expended unnecessarily.
For further information, please refer to the link below:
- Administration Fees for Processing
Invalid Planning Applications
- For
more information on how to purchase your Location & Block
Plans Click Here (Internal Page)
Planning Fees- How much does it cost?
New Planning Fees
New Planning Fees came into force in England on 22 November
2012, these new fees are set out in the links below:
-
Planning Portal Fee Sheet (External Link)
-
Planning Portal Fee Calculator (External
Link)