Validation checklists and forms

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• National validation checklist (mandatory)
• Local validation checklist (mandatory)
• Local validation checklist (advisory)
• National Planning Application forms (1APP)
• Important notes

The validation checklists form three parts:

National validation checklist (mandatory)

Contains compulsory requirements for nearly all applications (the notes identify the exceptions), including some matters that are required by law in any event.

• National validation checklist (mandatory).
• Notes accompanying national validation checklist (mandatory).

Note:

• Woking Borough Council requires the submission of two copies of every document and plan, unless the application is submitted electronically.
• All plans must be marked with a recognisable standard metric scale and correct paper size. Do not mark plans with "Do not scale" or similar text. A scale is a statutory requirement and it is essential that planning drawings can be scaled for assessment and enforcement purposes. Plans should be clearly drawn, numbered, dated and identify the address to which they relate.
• It is a statutory requirement that the North point is shown on plans.
• We do not supply Ordnance Survey plans.

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Local validation checklist (mandatory)

Contains additional items of information that will be required for certain applications and in certain circumstances.

• Local validation checklist (mandatory).
• Notes accompanying local validation checklist (mandatory).

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Local validation checklist (advisory)

Contains items that may be requested at the pre-application stage, at validation or during the assessment. Items requested by the Council will be considered essential to the full and proper assessment of your planning application.

• Local validation checklist (advisory).
• Notes accompanying local validation checklist (advisory).

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National Planning Application forms (1APP)

Please use the the type of application (below) you wish to make and the checklist of items to be submitted. For combined applications select the combined form. Note that the requirements for each type of application should be amalgamated and two sets of all documents are required for each part of the application. 

It is important that you read the validation checklists, pre-application advice and validation of applications information before proceding with your application.

Failure to provide competent information or to follow pre-application advice on items to be submitted with your application is likely to lead to a refusal.

The forms can be completed online. Alternatively use the links below to download the form:

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Important notes

• All documents are scanned and are available for public inspection on our website. Personally sensitive information, such as phone numbers and emails, should only be provided on the contact details page of the National Planning Application Form (1APP) which is not published.
• Building works may require separate Building Regulations approval before the start of the works.