Validation checklists - Prior Approval: Telecommunications

This is to be used for development under Schedule 2, Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). This checklist is for guidance purpose only; please ensure to check the legislation for full details as they can be subject to change.

A table showing the forms and fees. Column one shows forms and fees, column two shows when required and column three shows further advice.
Forms and fees	When required	Further advice
Application form	Whilst not mandatory to validation, the Planning Portal requires a form to be submitted and this is useful to the submission. It is mandatory to provide a written description of proposal, and the developers contact details (if they wish to be contacted by email).
Application fee*	Mandatory on all applications unless a valid exemption is applied.	You must submit a supporting document/cover letter explaining reason for exemption and any relevant accompanying evidence. Please note the Planning Portal admin fee still applies.

A table showing the plans and photos. Column one shows plans and photos, column two shows when required and column three shows further advice.
Plans and photos	When required	Further advice
Photos	Whilst a requirement this is not mandatory to make the application valid and can be provided after validation stage. A reminder email will be sent after validation stage if not provided.
Proposed site plan	Mandatory on all applications to provide a plan indicating its proposed location of the works.

A table showing the supporting document. Column one shows the supporting document, column two shows when required and column three shows further advice.
Supporting document	When required	Further advice
Evidence	Mandatory on all applications to outline the requirements set out in sub-paragraph (1) of the GDPO (link above) have been satisfied (where applicable).
Declaration	Mandatory on all applications to provide a signed declaration confirming that the equipment has been designed to meet the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) public exposure guidelines.