Validation checklists - Upwards Extensions (additional storeys on a dwellinghouse)

To be used for development under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA 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.

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Forms and fees	When required	Further advice
Application form	It is mandatory to provide a written description of proposal, materials to be used and the developers contact address and email (if they wish to be contacted by email).	This should be provided in the application form submitted through the Planning Portal.
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.

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Plans and photos	When required	Further advice
Photos	It is useful for photos to be submitted to assist the assessment of the application.
Site location plan	.Mandatory on all applications.	This should be an up to date map of the site at a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500 with the site outlined in red and should include all land necessary to carry out the proposed development (including access roads) as per NPPG guidance.
Existing and Proposed Elevations (to an accurate scale)	Mandatory on all applications.	This should be in the form of proposed plans and elevations to scale at 1:50 or 1:100 with a scale bar or key dimensions annotated. Please ensure to include the position and dimensions of the proposed windows.
Existing and Proposed Floor Plans (to an accurate scale)	Mandatory on all applications.	This should be in the form of proposed plans and elevations to scale at 1:50 or 1:100 with a scale bar or key dimensions annotated. Please ensure to include the position and dimensions of the proposed windows.
Existing and Proposed Sections (to an accurate scale)	Mandatory on all applications.	This should be in the form of proposed plans and elevations to scale at 1:50 or 1:100 with a scale bar or key dimensions, please how both existing and finished levels with the floor to ceiling heights annotated.