Types of Application
Applications for planning permission usually
take one of three forms:
Outline Planning Applications
This type of application does
not contain actual details but is used to obtain
permission "in principle". Conditions are usually attached to set
out guidelines for the final development of the site. The grant of
outline permission is best viewed as the first half of a jigsaw.
The second half is the subsequent submission of "reserved matters"
(see below). Outline planning applications cannot be made for a
change of use. We do not normally grant outline planning
permission in conservation areas or where the setting of listed
buildings might be affected.
Any application for outline permission must include the
following information:
- Use - the use or uses proposed for the development and any
distinct development zones within the site identified
- Amount of development - the amount of development proposed for
each use
- Indicative layout - an indicative layout with separate
development zones proposed within the site boudary as
appropriate
- Scale parameters - an indication of the upper and lower limits
for height, width and length of each building within the site
boundary
- Indicative access points - an area or areas in which the access
point or points to the site will be situated.
If we do not receive this information we will not be able to
register your application and it will not be progressed.
You may also need to submit a Design and Access
Statement in certain cases.
Reserved Matters
We will require further details to be
submitted for approval following the granting of outline planning
permission. These details will relate to layout, scale, appearance,
access, landscaping unless they have been approved at the outline
stage. All reserved matters applications must normally be submitted
within three years of the date of the outline permission, otherwise
permission will lapse. Once approved, development must normally
start within 2 years of the date of the last reserved matters
approval.
Full Planning Applications
Full planning applications include
all details of the proposed development including site and building
plans and types of building materials to be used. Development must
normally start within three years of the date of the permission,
otherwise permission will lapse. In the course of dealing with an
application, we may discuss and agree with the applicant
alterations to the original proposal to make it more acceptable. If
the amendments are substantial, a fresh application may be
required.
Other Applications
Other types of applications can also be made
such as, making non material amendments to planning permissions,
extending the life of permissions, advertisement consent, listed
building consent, conservation area consent and lawful development
certificate (existing and proposed). If you are proposing
amendments to a listed building or work in a conservation area, it
may help to view our Listed Buildings webpage.
You may also need to send supporting information with your
application, please see our Is Your
Application Valid? webpage to find out more.
This webpage was updated on
10/1/2009