Validation checklists

Householder Planning Application required. Please be aware this does not include flats/maisonettes, the Full Planning application form is required for these.

Please ensure the correct certificate A, B, C or D is signed. If the proposed development encroaches onto the neighbour’s boundary, Certificate B will be required.

Please ensure the proposal clearly outlines all key elements of the proposed development and does not include works not to be considered in the application (e.g. works previously approved or to be built under permitted development).

Please ensure the applicant details are listed (we sometimes get applications where the applicant and agent are duplicated contacts).

Please also ensure to include the size of the proposed footprint in application form or other supporting document.

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 (e.g. proof of disability). Please note the Planning Portal admin fee still applies.

The application site must be edged in red, and the plan should include north point and should show the site in relation to adjoining properties and the nearest road junctions and include any land required to access the property from the public highway. 

Mandatory on all application where there is an increase in proposed footprint, a proposed outbuilding or for applications where there is a new boundary treatment or vehicle access being proposed. 

For changes to vehicle access/boundary treatment, a more detailed site/block plan is required if there are any changes to the landscaping (e.g. hardstanding).  

Please ensure to indicate any trees on/adjacent to the site.

Please ensure where relevant to include the distance to boundaries. Where no key dimensions are required then please include a scale bar.

For applications for vehicle access or boundary fencing/walls/gates, a Block Plan should be sufficient if the access/proposed boundary treatment is clearly shown.

Please ensure to provide pre-existing and existing floor plans where the application is retrospective, and the works are complete.

Please ensure key dimensions are annotated including the width, overall height and depth of the proposed works and where relevant the distance to site boundaries. Where no key dimensions are required (e.g. on existing plans) then please provide a scale bar.

Please ensure to include all key dimensions listed above for all key elements of the proposal such as:

Extensions (ground and first floor), outbuildings, heat pump/air Conditioning Unit, increase in roof height, solar panels (to show projection), dormers, boundary fence/gates etc, vehicle access, refuse/cycle storage, for applications related to only window changes please ensure to include all key dimensions for the new windows. The key dimensions are essential to assist with the public viewing online.

All elevations are required including on semi-detached or terraced properties. 

Please ensure key dimensions are annotated including the width, overall height and depth of the proposed works and where relevant the distance to site boundaries. Where no key dimensions are required (e.g. on existing plans) then please provide a scale bar.

Please ensure to include ALL key dimensions listed above for all key elements of the proposal such as:

Extensions (ground and first floor), outbuildings, heat pump/air Conditioning Unit, increase in roof height, solar panels (to show projection), dormers, boundary fence/gates etc, vehicle access, refuse/cycle storage, for applications related to only window changes please ensure to include all key dimensions for the new windows. The key dimensions are essential to assist with the public viewing online.

Please ensure to provide pre-existing and existing floor plans where the application is retrospective, and the works are complete.

Mandatory if there are any roof alterations including addition of dormers, rooflights or solar panels.

Mandatory for any first floor or two storey extensions.

Mandatory for outbuildings.

Please ensure to provide pre-existing and existing floor plans where the application is retrospective, and the works are complete.

Please ensure key dimensions are annotated including the width, overall height and depth of the proposed works and where relevant the distance to site boundaries. Where no key dimensions are required (e.g. on existing plans) then please provide a scale bar.

Please ensure to include all key dimensions listed above for all key elements of the proposal such as:

Extensions (ground and first floor), outbuildings, heat pump/air Conditioning Unit, increase in roof height, solar panels (to show projection), dormers, boundary fence/gates etc, vehicle access, refuse/cycle storage, for applications related to only window changes please ensure to include all key dimensions for the new windows. The key dimensions are essential to assist with the public viewing online.

Mandatory for proposals involving changing floor to ceiling height levels.

Mandatory for proposals involving raising of the roof height.

Mandatory where additional floors are proposed (e.g. addition of first floor to a bungalow).

Mandatory for proposals creating a new basement or altering an existing basement.

Please ensure to provide pre-existing and existing floor plans where the application is retrospective, and the works are complete.

Please ensure to provide key dimensions for any increase in height if not already shown on the elevations. Where no key dimensions are required, please include a scale bar.

Mandatory where the proposal is on a sloping ground.

Mandatory where there are changes to the garden levels such as a raised patio or an outdoor swimming pool.

Please ensure to provide pre-existing and existing floor plans where the application is retrospective, and the works are complete.

Please ensure to provide key dimensions including the height of any raised patios or the depth of the proposed swimming pools. Where no key dimensions are required then please ensure to include scale bar.

Please ensure to provide pre-existing and existing elevations where the application is retrospective, and the works are complete.

Please ensure to provide the height of the overall building if not covered in the elevations. If no dimensions are required, then please ensure to include a scale bar.

Mandatory if the property falls into Flood Zone 2 and 3, where additional footprint is being created.

Mandatory if the property is in a Conservation Area and the proposed floorspace is 100sqm or more.

Mandatory if the application is combined with an application for Listed Building Consent.

Please see our interactive map for viewing property constraints.

Tree Survey

Arboriculture Implications Report

Mandatory for development on sites where there are existing trees that could be affected by the proposal. 

Mandatory for development on sites where there are existing trees that could be affected by the proposal.