The information requested and provided should help to explain the nature of the proposed development, its anticipated impacts – positive and negative – and any measures that are proposed to mitigate any anticipated adverse impacts. The supporting information required with an application should add to the local planning authority’s understanding of the development scheme that is submitted for determination. The type of information and the thresholds for such information are set out in the List. What specific information will be essential for any particular application (before it can be registered) depends on the scale and type of that application. This information as a whole enables the local planning authority to validate an application for planning permission and begin its determination.

information to accompany the application as specified by the local planning authority in their local list of information requirements.

mandatory national information requirements specified in the General Development Procedure Order, including a Design and Access Statement where one is required.The information required to make a valid planning application comprises: Planning Application Validation Checklist Please read the following information before submitting an application. Please note information provided on the application form and accompanying drawings and documents will be made available on the internet. If you apply using a paper copy we will require one copy of all forms and plans. Submitting an application online will guide you through the process with step-by-step help and advice and will save you timeĪlternatively you can download the appropriate paper application form below. The quickest and easiest way to make an application is to submit an online planning application.

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