When your application is received by the council we will undertake the following actions:
When planning applications are received, we check to see that we have all the information we need to make the decision on an application and that the plans, certificates and fee are correct. This process is referred to as the validation of the application.
For more information, please see our validation page.
If an application is submitted without the necessary information required to allow officers to assess your proposals, then your application will be made 'invalid'.
For more information, please see our invalid applications.
Once we are satisfied with your application we will allocate a case officer and this will be formally acknowledged in writing.
This will include important information regarding statutory determination dates:
If we believe we will not meet these statutory deadlines we will write to you requesting to extend the time and detail the reasons why.
This could be the need to re-consult on additional information, for example.
If you do not agree to the determination period being extended, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate on the grounds of non-determination.
The council must undertake a 21 day consultation period for all planning applications received, once they have been validated.
Our consultation and site visits page has details of who we consult with and how.
The case officer will assess the application against all relevant national and local legislation and policies.
To find out what legislation and policies are relevant to your application, please see our validation directory.
The planning officer will also assess the application against all material planning considerations.
The Community Infrastructure Levy is a planning charge, introduced by the government through the Planning Act 2008 to provide a fair and transparent means for ensuring that development contributes to the cost of the infrastructure it will rely upon, such as schools and roads.
You can find out more on our CIL pages.
The majority of planning applications are determined by planning officers under delegated powers.
Only a small proportion of applications are debated by the planning committee and these will usually be applications which are more controversial, or where there are significant implications that might result from the proposed development.