block plan local requirements
When you need to make a block plan for a planning application and how to do it.
When you need to make a block plan for a planning application and how to do it.
Sustainability checklist Go to the sustainability checklist
What a major application is and the requirements you need to submit for an application.
Apply online
What you should include in your site application plan.
Check the cost of your planning application You can use Planning Portal's fee calculator. You can also download a table of fees from the Planning Portal website.
Please seek advice from the Design and Conservation Team before submitting an application Structural_Survey Guidance_[23kb].pdf
How to account for nearby trees when making your planning application.
What you should use a block plan for, and what you should include in it.
What floor plans are for and how to make one for your planning application.
Sample building sections Existing and Proposed Building sections help planners and the public to understand the impact of proposed alterations. In simple cases a sketch or drawing may be sufficient. They must be a scale of 1:50, showing a scale bar and paper size, with the section line indicated on related floor plans.
Sample architectural details Architectural details (at a scale not less than 1:20) to show all new doors, windows, shop-fronts, pilasters, cornices, railings and other decorative details. Joinery and moulding details (at a scale 1:1) for all new external and internal features (where these are not provided they may be requested at a later stage or by condition)
Listed buildings/conservation areas A planning statement is optional. It is your opportunity to add to the design and access statement, saying how your application fits with the council's agreed planning policies and why your application should be approved. Advertisement hoardings and shrouds Your planning statement should follow the guidance in SPD07 - Advertisements [PDF 791kb].
How to use photos and photomontages in planning applications.
You need to supply us with the locations and sizes of any planned external advertisement signs in your planning application.
How to get a transport assessment for your planning application.
The information about windows and doors you need to supply for planning applications.
What you need to provide For illuminated adverts, a lighting scheme needs to provide details of: levels of luminance, for example 300 or 600 candela per square metre method and extent of illumination, like halo, intermittent or scrolling times of operation for illumination This information should be provided on the application form, plans or as a separate statement
What you need to do before making an agricultural development planning application.
What you need to do before you make a reserved matters planning applications.
When a design and access statement is required Design and access statement template. To accompany applications for the following: In all cases major development listed building In designated historic areas (conservation areas and World Heritage Sites):
What to include Existing and proposed elevations should show the proposed works in relation to what is already there. Show the proposed building materials and the style, materials and finish of the doors and windows. Where a proposed elevation adjoins or is close to another building, show the relationship of the 2 buildings, and the positions of the openings on each property. Where an application is made for retrospective permission pre-existing elevations will be required.
Planning permission for small houses in multiple occupation
Forms and checklists used to apply for different types of planning permission.
Please see the required standards for on-line submissions which includes the required files sizes and format to submit documents and drawings electronically. Full Planning Local Requirements See Full Planning CHECKLIST
Prior approval checklists Householder extensions requirements You will need: a written description of the proposal a plan of the site, showing the proposed development - including the proposed extension clearly shown/hatched 3 measurements of proposed extension to pay the fee You can provide existing and proposed floor/roof plans and existing and proposed elevations, but this is not a requirement. Change of use from office to residential You will need:
New shops Brighton & Hove has a range of designated shopping centres where shops and other town centre uses are encouraged and protected. See Brighton & Hove’s policies on shopping centres:
Find out the information you may need include about contaminated land in your planning application.
Targets for affordable housing Policy CP20 of the Brighton & Hove City Council City Plan Part One requires the provision of affordable housing on all sites of 5 or more dwellings (net) with the following targets:
Community Infrastructure Levy The new start date for Brighton & Hove City Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) on planning permissions has been set for 5 October 2020. The Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture Committee (TECC) voted on 7 May to accept the inspector’s report on the proposed CIL charging schedule. The scheme and requisite constitutional amendments will be submitted for final approval by the full council on 23 July. Meanwhile, we are continuing with our preparations to implement CIL.
Find out if you need to submit a report about the noise impact of the area around your proposed development.
How site visits have changed We are now avoiding visiting sites unless absolutely necessary (for example for urgent enforcement matters). We do not want our customers and staff to be put at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are complying with government guidance and do not wish to inadvertently place additional demands on emergency services. The following will occur for site visits:
These certificates confirm that either a proposed development does not need planning permission or Development that has already taken place either did not need permission, or took place so long ago that it is immune from enforcement action.
These examples show how you can make your own block plan for a planning application.
Example of a floor plan for planning applications.
Example elevations to show on planning permission applications.
Example of a photomontage that can be used in planning applications.
View an example location plan to help your planning application.
Advice on applying for planning permission for tall buildings.
Guidance to support the implementation of City Plan Part One policy CP18 A Healthy City.