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

Requirement	Reason
Application form	National requirement
CIL additional information form	Local requirement
Site location plan	National requirement
Block plan	National requirement
All drawings to have paper size and scale bar and block plans to show any proposed extension hatched	National planning practice guidance
Existing and proposed floor plans	As above
Existing and proposed elevations	As above
Adjoining elevations (photographs)	Development Plan QD8, QD10, QD11, QD14, SPD02
Contextual elevations	National planning practice guidance
Heritage statement	National requirement
Design and access statement	National requirement
Affordable housing statement / ProForma or viability assessment
Biodiversity checklist	Development Plan QD17, QD18, NC1 to NC4 CP10
Sustainability checklist	Development Plan CP8, SPD08
Ventilation or extraction details	Development Plan CP18
Technical details
Product survey sheet
Tree survey	Local Plan QD16
Lighting scheme	Development Plan QD25, QD26, QD27
Planning statement	In accordance with development plan policies
Transport assessment	Development Plan TR1, CP9
Retail assessment	Development Plan SR1, SR2, CP4
Noise impact assessment	National planning policy guidance
Sunlight daylight assessment	Development Plan CP12, SPG17
Tall buildings statement	Development Plan CP12, SPG17
Flood risk assessment	Development Plan QD26
Land contamination report	National planning policy guidance
Sustainable drainage report	National planning policy guidance
Fee	National requirement