Non-householder planning applications

See our list of local validation requirements.

See how to buy site plans and access the relevant forms and fees.

What you must provide

If you're applying for a proposal for commercial uses, or to build or convert to residential housing, you must provide the following:

• a site plan:
  • at a scale of 1:500 or 1:200 showing the direction of 'north',
  • showing the proposed development in relation to the site boundaries
  • with written dimensions
• existing and proposed plans with a scale bar and dimensions for:
  • elevations
  • floor plans
  • roof plans
  • a section where appropriate
• an ownership certificate and notices
• an agricultural land declaration
• the fee
• a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) form – where the development is more than 100 sqm (gross internal area of new development and/or proposing 1 or more new dwelling(s) – even if the floor space of the new dwelling is under 100sqm)

Major developments

You must provide a design and access statement for major developments.

A major development is the creation of 10 or more residential units:

• residential development of on a site of 0.5 hectares or more
• non-residential development on a site of at least 1 hectare
• the creation of change of use of 1,000 square metres or more of gross floor space not including housing

Listed buildings

You must provide a design and access statement if you have listed building consent.

Conservation areas

You must provide a design and access statement where any part of the development is in a conservation area and consists of the provision of:

• 1 or more dwelling houses
• a building or buildings where the floor space created by the development is 100 square metres or more

Pre-application guidance

If you need help or advice before submitting your application, see our pre-application guidance section or book a pre-application advice meeting.