Planning application requirements - validation checklists and forms

Where an application is not accompanied by the information required by the local planning authority on its local list, the applicant should provide a short written justification with the application as to why it is not appropriate in the particular circumstances.

Requirements for validating planning applications by type of application

Advertisement consent

Conditions approval

Conditions removal or variation

Conservation area consent

Full planning application

Householder application

Lawful development certificate for a proposed use or development

Lawful development certificate for an existing use, operation or activity

Listed building consent

Outline application with all matters reserved

Outline application with some matters reserved

Prior notification of proposed agricultural development

Prior notification of proposed demolition

Prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code systems operators

Reserved matters approval

Tree works

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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.

Notices to be served on land owners

For applications where ownership certificate B or C is completed (i.e. where the applicant is not the sole owner of the application site) then the appropriate notice must be served in accordance with Article 11 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010.

For householder applications this form should be used.

For all other types of application this form should be used.

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:

Application form
Approval of details reserved by condition	Advice
Approval of reserved matters following outline approval	Advice
Conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area	Advice
Display an advertisement(s)	Advice
Hedgerow removal notice	Advice
Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling	Advice
Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling and conservation area consent	Advice
Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent	Advice
Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition	Advice
Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development	Advice
Listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building	Advice
Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved	Advice
Outline Planning Permission With Some Matters Reserved	Advice
Planning Permission	Advice
Planning Permission and consent to display advertisement(s)	Advice
Planning Permission and conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area	Advice
Planning Permission and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building	Advice
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - excavation/waste material	Advice
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building	Advice
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed fish tank (cage)	Advice
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed road	Advice
Prior notification of proposed demolition	Advice
Prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators	Advice
Removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission	Advice
Tree works: works to trees subject to a tree preservation order (TPO) and/or notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area	Advice
Amendment: application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permssion	Help with your application Guidance note
Extending the time limit of existing planning permissions You cannot apply for an extension to your existing planning permission if the development has already commenced, if the permission or consent has already expired at the time of application, or if the permission/consent was granted after 1 October 2009. In these cases, a new application would have to be made.	Help with your application Guidance note

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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.