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Validation Checklists

Validation of Planning Applications

In order for the Council to deal properly and efficiently with the planning applications it receives it is essential that the correct information is submitted prior to validation.

The following information sets out what "minimum" requirements applicants need to submit to enable the proper validation and determination of applications. This will ensure that applications are "fit for purpose" and minimise requests for the submission of additional information at a later stage. This in turn will enable the Council to provide a quicker, more predictable and efficient planning service.

Applications for planning permission must now be made using the standardised national planning application forms below. Copies of these forms are also available at the following locations:

• Via the planning portal www.planningportal.gov.uk
• Bridgnorth District Council offices, Westgate, Bridgnorth WV16 5AA

Dependant on the type of application to be submitted there will be different requirements for validation. There are a total of 26 different types of applications forms to cover each potential application scenario.

The checklists set out in this document are divided into two parts as follows:

Section 1 - This section sets out the national and local requirements for validation for each different type of application submitted to the Local Planning Authority.

Section 2 - This section provides explanatory notes for each document that maybe requested by the authority, together with links to useful sources of information.

Please note that any application submitted without the relevant documentation identified in the checklists will not be validated and will result in the delay in determination of your application. The 8 or 13-week period for determination will only commence once all relevant documentation has been submitted to accompany the application.

Section 1 - Validation Requirements

This section sets out the requirements of validation for each type of application, which maybe submitted to the authority. Each application form has a defined checklist. The full list of applications is as follows:

1. Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling.
2. Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and Conservation Area Consent for demolition in a Conservation Area.
3. Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and Listed Building Consent.
4. Application for planning permission.
5. Application for OUTLINE planning permission with some matters reserved.
6. Application for OUTLINE planning permission with all matters reserved.
7. Application for planning permission and Conservation Area Consent for Demolition.
8. Application for planning permission and listed building consent.
9. Application for planning permission and advertisement consent.
10. Conservation Area Consent for Demolition in a Conservation Area.
11. Listed Building Consent.
12. Application for Advertisement Consent.
13. Listed Building Consent and Advertisement Consent.
14. Application for lawful development certificate for existing use.
15. Application for lawful development certificate for a proposed use.
16. Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
17. Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - proposed road
18. Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - excavation/waste material.
19. Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - proposed fish tank (cage).
20. Application for prior notification of proposed development be electronic code operators.
21. Application for Hedgerow Removal Notice.
22. Application for prior notification - proposed demolition.
23. Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following outline approval.
24. Application for removal or variation of condition (Section 73 of the TCPA 1990).
25. Application for approval of details reserved by condition.
26. Application for tree works.
27. Application for planning permission for minerals workings.

Section 2

Explanatory Notes.

Pre-Application Advice

In all instances the Council encourages applicants and their agents to have pre-application discussions regarding their development proposals. This is particularly relevant for larger and more complex or controversial proposals and should help applicants identify the information that need to be submitted with their application. Please contact Development Control Team on 01746 713136 or via devcon@bridgnorth-dc.gov.uk for further information.

Further Information

If you are unsure of what documentation you require to submit with your application then please do not hesitate to contact the Development Control Team on 01746 713136 for further advice.