Prior notification of proposed agricultural development, proposed building

Important notes

Applications for prior notification of a proposed agricultural development should be submitted in accordance with the requirements in this checklist. If not, the application may be declared invalid and not determined or processing may be delayed.

If the application is submitted electronically one copy of the form and each of the drawings, plans and documentation will be required but 2 copies (1 original and 1 copy) will be required if the application is submitted in paper form. If samples of materials are submitted, only one sample of each of the materials will be required.

Plans marked with "do not scale" or any similar phrase will be returned as unacceptable as for planning purposes we must be able to scale from all drawings.

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National Requirements

  • Completed application form and description of the proposed development and the materials used.

  • The correct fee.

  • Location plan based on an up-to-date map. This should be at an identified standard metric scale typically 1:1250 or 1:2500 but where possible should be scaled to fit onto A3 or A4 sized paper. The application site should be clearly edged with a red line and a blue line drawn around any other land owned by the applicant close to or adjoining the application site.

  • A copy of a site notice to be displayed on the site (for a minimum of 21 days), which must contain:

  • details of the address of the site

  • a description of the proposed development

  • materials to be used.

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Local requirements

  • Existing and proposed elevations at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100.

  • Existing and proposed floor plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100.

  • Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site levels e.g. at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100.

  • Roof plans e.g. at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100.

  • Landscaping details.

  • Photographs/photomontages.

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Apply online

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Printable application form

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Guidance on completing application form

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Fees