Validation checklist - Prior approval: Solar
This is to be used for development under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The local planning authority may require the developer to submit such information as the authority may reasonably require determining the application. This checklist is for guidance purpose only; please ensure to check the legislation for full details as they can be subject to change.
| Forms and fees | When required | Further advice |
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| Application form | Mandatory on all applications |
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| 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. |
| Plans and photos | When required | Further advice |
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| Photos | It is useful for photos to be submitted to assist the assessment of the application. |
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| Location plan | Mandatory on all applications to provide a plan indicating the site. | 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. |
| Proposed block plan/Roof plan | Mandatory on all applications to provide a plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development. | This should be a plan to scale at 1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 with a scale bar or key dimensions annotated to show the proposed works hatched/outlined in relation to the site boundaries. |
| Existing and proposed elevations/sections | Mandatory on all applications. | This should be to scale at 1:50 or 1:100 with a scale bar or key dimensions annotated. |