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MAKING A DOMESTIC PLANNING APPLICATION
FILLING IN THE FORMS
Planning
Application forms can look a little daunting to the first time applicant and
there are certain elements that must be carefully considered. Example forms can
be viewed at [FORMS]
If
you have appointed an agent then they will be able to complete the forms for
you. Alternatively if you have any queries or are uncertain how to proceed then
do ask at the planning office, or contact our e-service for further help.
Information
on the forms need not be typed in, but ensure any handwriting is legible. Block
capitals in black ink are generally preferred, as your forms may need to be
copied.
You
will normally need to complete several copies of all the forms. An accompanying
information sheet will normally tell you how many copies are needed for your
particular Council. Anything up to six is typical. These copies are made in
order than the Council can circulate them to consultees and for administrative
purposes. The principal information required will be as follows:-
Name and Address. Enter the name and address of the applicant and other contact
details.
Location. Provide details of the location of the property and the area over
which the application is to be made. You will need to outline the application
area in RED on an Ordnance Plan and any other land you own adjoining
in BLUE. [See Plans]
The area over which the application is sought should be calculated in
metric (hectares / square metres) and not Imperial (acres / square feet). Any
plan measurements should also be stated in metric. Applications submitted with
only Imperial measurements may not be accepted.
Description. This can be tricky, but try and be uncomplicated. The planning
department may alter the description slightly if they feel that your wording
can be better expressed in planning terms.
"Extension to rear of house" may be better than "Extension
to Aunty Flo's bedroom".
Where
you intend to change the use of part or all of a property then you may prefer
to use the standard "Use Classes Order" descriptions rather than
describe a particular use. This may allow greater flexibility to change between
use classes in the future. [See Change of Use].
Type of Application. You will now need to decide the
type of application you would like to submit. Outline or Full. In either
case additional information will be required concerning the proposal, such as
whether it is for a new building or a change of use.
