Planning application checklist - miscellaneous
What you need to include in any planning application.
What you need to include
If you're submitting samples in support of an application for approval of condition/discharge of conditions please ensure that the samples are clearly labelled/packaged with the associated site address and application reference number otherwise they may not be accepted.
Information required | Telecommunications prior approval | Outline (not accepted for applications in a conservation area - full planning required) | Reserved matters | Variation or removal of condition (Section 73) | Approval of details | Reason |
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Application form | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | National requirement |
Site location plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | National requirement |
Block plan | No | Yes | No | No | No | National requirement |
All drawings to have paper size and scale bar and block plan to show any proposed extension hatched | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | PARSOL- electronic application and consultation guidance |
Existing floor plans | Useful | May be required | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | National requirement |
Proposed floor plans | Yes | May be required | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | As above |
Existing elevations | Useful | May be required | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | As above |
Proposed elevations | Yes | May be required | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | As above |
Existing sections | No | May be required | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | As above |
Proposed sections | No | May be required | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | As above |
Heritage statement | No | Yes - if archaeological site or area, registered park and garden | Yes - if archaeological site or area, registered park and garden | No | No | National requirement |
Design and access statement | No | May be required | No | No | No | National requirement |
Affordable housing statement/ProForma or viability assessment | No | Yes - for a net increase of 5 or more residential units | No | No | No | Local requirement |
Biodiversity checklist | No | Yes | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | NPPF, Local Plan QD17, QD18, NC1 to NC4 |
Sustainability checklist (residential applications) | No | If residential | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | SPD08 |
Tree survey | No | May be required | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | Local Plan QD16 |
Lighting scheme | No | No | No | May be required | May be required | Local Plan QD27 |
Planning statement | No | If a major application | As required by outline decision notice | No | No | To accord with Local Plan policies |
ICNIRP statement | Yes | No | No | No | No | National requirement |
Evidence of notification | Yes | No | No | No | No | National requirement |
Transport assessment | No | May be required | A required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | Local Plan TR1 |
Retail assessment | No | May be required for new and additional floor space | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | NPPF, Local Plan SR1 and SR2 |
Noise impact assessment | No | No | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | See guidance |
Sunlight/daylight assessment | No | No | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | SPG15 |
Tall buildings statement | No | 6 storey or over 18m | 6 storey or over 18m | No | No | SPG15 |
Flood risk assessment | No | If in flood risk zone | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | See guidance |
Land contamination report | No | For contaminated sites and sites used for industrial purposes | As required by outline decision notice | May be required | May be required | See guidance |
Fee | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | National requirement |