HOW TO MAKE A PLANNING APPLICATION

Planning applications form part of the town and country planning system in England. 

They are applications made to a local planning authority seeking planning permission to undertake development – i.e. building works or material change of use of buildings or land. 

For more information on planning applications – see here. 

The following is an introduction to submitting planning applications – follow the links in red for further info.

THINKING OF MAKING A PLANNING APPLICATION?

FOLLOW THESE STEPS …

There is plenty to think about and to get right in order to ensure that an application is given the best possible chance of success:

PRE-APPLICATION

1. Establish whether planning permission is required. 
2. What type of planning application is needed?  If there is a choice available (e.g. Full vs Outline), which one is most appropriate? 
3. Who should be consulted before the application is submitted?
4. What will the planning application fee be?

THE APPLICATION

1. How to apply.  What documents, reports and supporting evidence will be needed to accompany the application?
2. What is the application process?  How long will it take to receive a decision? 
3. How will planning policies and material considerations affect the decision?

POST-DETERMINATION

1. What to think about after a decision has been made.