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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |