Check List – Application for Hedgerow Removal Notice Document Included? Explanation as to why the information is not included Application form Plan Evidence Arboricultural Implications Biodiversity Survey Signed___________________ Date_____________________
Demolition Statement Demolition now constitutes development. Therefore any structure/outbuilding over 50m3 proposed for demolition within the site now forms part of the application and as such, full details will be required to complete the validation process. A method statement for the demolition should specify the schedule of works to include: method of site clearance timescales materials to be removed measures to deal with Asbestos if applicable termination of utilities and supplies sealing of drains measures to ensure adjoining or neighbouring properties are not affected Structural Survey Required for Works to Listed Buildings that include demolition Other proposals within Conservation Areas which may include substantial demolition A structural survey must be carried out by a structural engineer or a suitably qualified person. The survey should demonstrate that the building is capable of conversion without significant rebuilding/reconstruction. A method statement should detail the works required to carry out the conversion including the engineer’s recommendations. Where a listed building, heritage asset or building positively contributing to the character of a conservation area is proposed for demolition, a structural survey should be submitted to enable the Council to ascertain the condition of the building and whether it can reasonably be brought back into use without demolition. Additional Plans May be required depending Use – the use or uses proposed and
Foul Sewage and Utilities Assessment All major development applications The statement needs to show how the proposed development will fit into the existing network/infrastructure eg. Health infrastructure, libraries, waste, education and utilities on site. The document should include capacity to accommodate the proposal and details of agreements with future providers. Applicants are also required to show how surface water will be accommodated and if Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems are proposed full details should be provided along with future maintenance arrangements. Please note if proposals go outside of the application site the appropriate notice will need to be served on land owners. Lighting Assessment All new commercial, employment and retail developments with a floor space over 1000sq.m gross floor space and applications which include floodlighting or external lighting A technical specification, layout plan/lighting orientation plan, with beam orientation and a schedule of the equipment in the design. Hours of operation and details of lighting spill (to include a polar luminance diagram based on vertical luminance at the nearest sensitive premises) shall be submitted with the applications Noise Impact Assessment Required for proposals that introduce noise sensitive development (residential, offices, hospitals and schools) The noise assessment should be prepared by a suitably qualified acoustician and demonstrate that there is sufficient should insulation (or other mitigation) to avoid any harm form noise.
and private spaces. The landscaping scheme should refer to hard surfaces, boundary treatment and all soft landscaping proposed, including who will be responsible for the maintenance of these areas. Landscape Visual Impact Assessment Where an application is proposed in open countryside or other sensitive locations (at the officers discretion), including areas adjacent to residential properties or close to a Public Right of Way, then this document is required to assess the impact upon the environment Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments should be carried out by a suitably qualified landscape architect, in line with the current guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. Such an assessment is likely to consider the landscape and visual baseline, the impact on landscape character, the impact on visual character by means of consideration of viewpoints, Zones of Visual Influence, and proposed mitigation Open Space Assessment All new residential developments over 10 dwellings This should include how the proposed development incorporates new public open space or recreational facilities , including play spaces for children, the assessment should also provide the justification for this Site Waste Management Plan All major applications For all major developments – a detailed statement will be required which should include bin storage areas, waste disposal details and recycling scheme. For new housing developments – the layout plan should clearly show where wheelie bins will