Validation checklists and forms

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.

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) DRAFT - CONSULTATION

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

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Local validation checklist (advisory) DRAFT - CONSULTATION

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.

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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:

Form nos. Application form
1 Householder - planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Advice
2 Householder - planning permission and conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area Advice
3 Householder - planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building Advice
4 Planning permission Advice
5 Outline planning permission with some matters reserved Advice
6 Outline planning permission with all matters reserved Advice
7 Planning permission and conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area Advice
8 Planning permission and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building Advice
9 Planning permission and consent to display an advertisement(s) Advice
10 Conservation area consent for demolition in a conservation area Advice
11 Listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building Advice
12 Consent to display an advertisement(s) Advice
14 Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition Advice
15 Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development Advice
16 Prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - proposed building Advice
17 Prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - proposed road Advice
18 Prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - excavation/waste material Advice
19 Prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - proposed fish tank (cage) Advice
20 Prior notification of proposed development in respect of permitted development by telecommunications code systems operators Advice
21 Hedgerow Removal Notice Advice
22 Prior notification of proposed demolition Advice
23 Approval of reserved matters following outline approval Advice
25 Removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission Advice
27 Approval of details reserved by condition  Advice
31 Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and/or Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in Conservation Areas (CA) Advice

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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.