GLOSSARY Requirement When Required Further Information Useful Links Relevant Application Form All applications for planning permission and associated consents Forms can be completed and submitted on line/printed via the Planning Portal. Ownership Certificate, Notices and Declaration (the certificate and notice are imbedded within the application form All applications for planning permission or listed building consent to enable the LPA to be clear on who owns the site An ‘owner’ is anyone with a freehold interest or leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years. An ‘agricultural tenant’ is a tenant of an agricultural holding, any part of which is comprised in the land to which the application relates. Notices must be served in accordance with Article 11, Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010. An application is not valid, and therefore cannot be determined by the local planning authority, unless the relevant certificate has been completed. It is an offence to complete a false or misleading certificate, either knowingly or recklessly, with a maximum fine of up to £5,000. Correct Fee All applications where a fee is applicable under the regulations. Please refer to our fees guide on the Planning Portal Site Location Plan All applications To a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500 with the scale annotated Must be up to date and include the
Impact Assessments are required for applications for development or works directly affecting or within the setting of a heritage asset. This includes designated heritage assets (i.e. a Listed Building, a Conservation Area, a Registered Park & Garden or a Scheduled Ancient Monument) and heritage assets’ (such as local interest buildings, unregistered parks and gardens, unscheduled archaeological remains, etc). Where an application is a notifiable application to Historic England it is always advisable that a Heritage Impact Assessment is submitted. Notifiable applications include: Development in the setting of a Grade I or II* listed building. Listed Consent Applications for Grade I or II* listed buildings. Development in conservation areas where the land in importance and significance of the asset will need to be evaluated, defined and assessed. Where relevant, heritage statements should be supported by photographs, phasing plans, historic photographs or drawings, historic maps and other relevant sources. A structural survey may also be required in support of any demolition works. The level of information required is proportionate to the significance of the asset and the extant of the works proposed and as the scope of detail necessary will vary according to the particular circumstances of each case applicants are advised to discuss proposals with the Council before any application is made.
and accessible to all? Does the proposal promote accessible buildings and places to enable access to people with mobility problems or a disability? Does the proposal create environments & buildings that make people feel safe, secure and free from crime? Does the proposal seek to incorporate sustainable design and construction techniques? Does the proposal incorporate renewable energy and ensure that buildings and public spaces are designed to respond to winter and summer temperatures ie ventilation, shading and landscaping? Does the proposal maintain or enhance biodiversity? Coal Risk Assessment If your site lies within a Coal Mining referral area you may have to carry out a Risk Assessment. It is important to note that a Coal Mining Report is not sufficient, the assessment must be carried out based on the findings within the report Environmental Impact Assessment Any development that falls within Schedule 1 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2015, and for some projects that are specified under Schedule 2 An Environmental Impact Assessment assesses the existing and potential environmental impacts arising either directly or indirectly from the proposed development. This must be structured to accord with Schedule 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2015
Class A4 & A5 Drinking Establishments/Hot Food Takeaways) with a gross area exceeding 600m2 Other types of development with 50 plus vehicle movements in any hour Shared/private access visibility. Forward visibility on bends including bend widening and radii. All widths of roads, footways/service margins, cycleways and shared paved area. Any traffic calming that is required to regulate vehicle speeds. All vehicle turning facilities with supporting vehicle path analysis plots using an 11.5 m long refuse/recycling waggon. This should include any areas intended for servicing. Any public transport facilities. Any areas intended for shared bin storage. Any areas intended for landscaping and future maintenance proposals. Parking provision and off-street vehicle parking levels including example driveway lengths. Any highway structures/earthworks. Any traffic signs, directional signage and road markings. Any known relaxations/departures from design standards should be clearly identified. Protected Species Survey/Biodiversity Survey and Report For developments that fall within the following criteria, a Protected Species Survey may be required For of outbuildings in rural areas, edge of town and also in urban areas if close