Checklist for full planning applications

Apply online

This includes, for example, applications for extensions (except for householders in a single dwelling), replacement windows and doors, change of use or conversions, new residential or commercial build.

Please submit your application online, it saves money and paperwork. The website identifies the correct form, fee and supporting information. Pay online, and there is no photocopying. The correct fee will be calculated once the application is submitted to the planning department.

Standards for online submissions (file sizes and formats). We might not be able to register applications that do not meet these standards.

Also an Environmental Impact Assessment is needed for all development that meets the relevant thresholds and criteria set out in the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. 

What you need to include

Single or 2 storey extension

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• CIL additional information form
• site location plan
• block plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed floor plans
• existing and proposed elevations
• adjoining elevations (photographs) - 2 storey, if visible from a highway
• heritage statement if it's a listed building, in a conservation area, archaeological site or area, registered park and garden
• design and access statement if it's in a conservation area and the floor space created is 100 sqm or more
• biodiversity checklist
• tree survey if building works are within 5m
• retail assessment may be required for new or additional retail floor space
• flood risk assessment if it's in a flood risk zone
• the fee

Replacement  or alterations to windows and doors

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• site location plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed elevations
• technical details
• product survey sheet
• the fee

Commercial change of use - no alterations

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• CIL additional information form
• site location plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed floor plans
• existing and proposed elevations if changing to uses A3, A4 or A5 (showing ventilation equipment)
• ventilation or extraction details for changes of use to A3, A4 or A5
• noise impact assessment may be required - see PPG24
• the fee

Commercial change of use with alterations

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• CIL additional information form
• site location plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed floor plans
• heritage statement if it's a listed building, in a conservation area, archaeological site or area, registered park and garden
• ventilation or extraction details for changes of use to A3, A4 or A5
• tree survey if building works are within 5m
• noise impact assessment may be required - see PPG24
• the fee

Residential or commercial new build

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• CIL additional information form
• site location plan
• block plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed floor plans
• existing and proposed elevations
• contextual elevations
• heritage statement if it's a listed building, in a conservation area, archaeological site or area, registered park and garden
• design and access statement if in a conservation area and floor space created is 100 sqm or more, or for the provision of one or more dwellings
• affordable housing statement / ProForma or viability assessment for a net increase of 5 or more units
• biodiversity checklist
• sustainability checklist for residential only
• ventilation or extraction details for commercial uses A3, A4 and A5
• tree survey if building works are within 5m
• lighting scheme if an external lighting scheme proposed
• planning statement if it's a major application
• transport assessment may be required
• retail assessment may be required for new or additional retail floor space
• noise impact assessment may be required - see PPG24
• sunlight daylight assessment if it's 6 storey or more than 18m
• tall buildings statement if it's 6 storey or more than 18m
• flood risk assessment if it's in a flood risk area
• land contamination report for contaminated or industrial sites
• sustainable drainage report if it's a major application
• the fee

Shopfronts

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• site location plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed floor plans
• existing and proposed elevations
• adjoining elevations (photographs) plus proposed sections
• lighting scheme, if an external lighting scheme is proposed
• the fee

Residential conversion

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• CIL additional information form
• site location plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed floor plans
• existing and proposed elevations
• heritage statement if it's a listed building, in a conservation area, archaeological site or area, registered park and garden
• design and access statement if in a conservation area and floor space created is 100 sqm or more, or for the provision of one or more dwellings
• affordable housing statement / ProForma or viability assessment for a net increase of 5 or more units 
• sustainability checklist
• planning statement, if it's a major application
• transport assessment may be required
• noise impact assessment may be required, see guidance
• sustainable drainage report if it's a major application
• the fee

Commercial conversion

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• CIL additional information form
• site location plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed floor plans
• existing and proposed elevations
• heritage statement if it's a listed building, in a conservation area, archaeological site or area, registered park and garden
• design and access statement if in a conservation area and floor space created is 100 sqm or more, or for the provision of one or more dwellings
• ventilation or extraction details for changes of use to A3, A4 or A5
• planning statement, if it's a major application
• transport assessment may be required
• noise impact assessment may be required, see guidance
• sustainable drainage report if it's a major application
• the fee

General alterations

You'll need to provide:

• application form
• site location plan
• drawings with paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched
• existing and proposed floor plans
• existing and proposed elevations
• heritage statement if it's a listed building, in a conservation area, archaeological site or area, registered park and garden
• technical details may be required
• product survey sheet may be required
• the fee

Why you need to include these documents