Oxford City

Council

Lists of National and Local

Planning
Application Validation
Requirements

August 2021

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USEFUL INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING

In addition to the requirements set out in the National List, more information
may be required in order to validate your application, depending on the issues
raised by your proposal and the application site. You will need to read through
the following lists to identify the documents that are relevant to your proposal. It
is the responsibility of the person submitting the application to ensure
that all necessary information is provided to allow the application to be
validated and fully assessed.

Where we identify issues that have not been addressed by your submission then
i. It may not be possible to validate your application; or
ii. We may have to invalidate your application at a later stage.

We will apply these criteria reasonably and proportionally in relation to the

nature and scale of your application. We will only invalidate your application
where the missing information is necessary. If we do not receive the missing
information on an invalid application with a set timeframe then the application
will be returned.

The Council encourages discussions with officers before you formally submit
your planning application. We provide pre- application advice at meetings and
in writing which will include guidance as to what information is required with any
future application. For more information about our pre- application advice
service see http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decP/Pre-
Application_Advice_occw.htm

This document contains the National and Local Lists of Planning Application
Requirements necessary to validate a planning application. The requirements
have been listed by application type. Further information on the different
requirements is provided in a table at Appendix 1.

Further Useful Information:

Oxford City Council - Planning Policy Documents

Oxford City Council - Planning Application Fees
Oxford City Council – Drawing Standards – Planning application guidance –
Plans and Drawings
National Planning Policy Framework
Planning Portal - Design and Access Statements

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Contents

1- HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION FOR WORKS OR EXTENSION TO A

DWELLING ...................................................................................................................................... 5

2 - APPLICATION FOR FULL PLANNING PERMISSION ..................................................................... 8

3 – APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION ................................ 15

4 – APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO A PLANNING CONSENT (SECTION 96A OF

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990) ............................................................................ 16

5 - APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF A CONDITION FOLLOWING GRANT OF PLANNING

PERMISSION OR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT (SECTION 73 OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
ACT 1990; PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990............................. 17

6 - APPLICATION FOR OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION ............................................................. 18

7 - APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS FOLLOWING OUTLINE APPROVAL... 20

8 - LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR ALTERATIONS, EXTENSION OR DEMOLITION OF A LISTED

BUILDING ..................................................................................................................................... 21

9 - APPLICATION FOR ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT ...................................................................... 24

10 - APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR AN EXISTING USE OR

OPERATION OR ACTIVITY INCLUDING THOSE IN BREACH OF A PLANNING CONDITION ............ 26

11 - APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR A PROPOSED USE OR

DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 28

12 - APPLICATION FOR TREE WORKS: WORKS TO TREES SUBJECT TO A TREE PRESERVATION

ORDER (TPO) OR NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED WORKS TO TREES IN CONSERVATION AREAS
(CA) .............................................................................................................................................. 30

13 – APPLICATION FOR FULL TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPROVAL............................................ 33

14 – PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE ................................................................................................... 35

15 - APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ........ 36

16 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL EXTENSION (CLASS A) (PART 1) 37

17 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW STOREYS ABOVE DETACHED FLATS

(CLASS A) (PART 20) ..................................................................................................................... 38

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18 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF ENLARGEMENT OF A DWELLING HOUSE
(CLASS AA) (PART 1) ..................................................................................................................... 39

19 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW STOREYS ABOVE DETACHED

COMMERCIAL (CLASS AA) ............................................................................................................ 40

20 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW STOREYS ABOVE TERRACED

COMMERCIAL (CLASS AB) ............................................................................................................ 41

21 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW STOREYS ABOVE TERRACED RESIDENTIAL

(CLASS AC).................................................................................................................................... 42

22 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW STOREYS ABOVE DETACHED

RESIDENTIAL (CLASS AD) ............................................................................................................. 43

23 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL OF CONVERSION OF COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS AND

SERVICE USES TO RESIDENTIAL (CLASS MA) ................................................................................ 44

24– APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONVERSION OF OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL

(CLASS O) ..................................................................................................................................... 45

25 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION – PROPOSED DEMOLITION AND NEW BUILD

RESIDENTIAL (CLASS ZA) .............................................................................................................. 46

26 - APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION – PROPOSED DEMOLITION.................................. 47

27 - APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN RESPECT OF

PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE OPERATORS ............... 48

28 - APPLICATION FOR HEDGEROW REMOVAL NOTICE .............................................................. 50

APPENDIX 1 - Details of validation requirements........................................................................ 51

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1- HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATION FOR PLANNING
PERMISSION FOR WORKS OR EXTENSION TO A DWELLING

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Completed Ownership Certificate A, B, C or D including
Requirements Agricultural Land Declaration
Necessary for  Design and Access Statement, if required, which complies with
Validation the requirements set out in Appendix 6.1 of the Oxford Local Plan
2036.
 Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Block Plan at 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing:

o North Point

o The proposed development in relation to the site

boundaries and other existing buildings on the site

o Plus the following, unless these would NOT influence or be

affected by the proposed development:
 All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land
adjoining the site including access arrangements

 All public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site

 The position of all trees on the site, and those on

adjacent land

 The extent and type of hard surfacing; and

o Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is

proposed

 Notices – as required depending on ownership of site

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Document Required

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Local List of Arboricultural Assessment/ For any proposals involving
Requirements Tree Survey development within 15metres of the
Necessary for stem of any tree(s) within the
Validation application site or adjacent to it, that
have a stem diameter of 150millimetres
or more measured at 1.5 metres above
ground level
Community Infrastructure Levy All applications.
form
Daylight/ Sunlight Assessment Where the development would impact
daylight/sunlight levels of adjoining
properties.
Ecological Assessment Where proposed works have the
potential to impact upon protected
species, including roosting bats and
nesting birds.

Flood Risk Assessment For proposed developments:

o In flood zone 2 or 3
o Where the development
is affected by other
sources of flooding
(surface water,
groundwater, reservoirs)
or within a Critical
Drainage Area.

Heritage Assessment If the development would affect the

significance of any designated heritage
asset either directly or by being within
its setting
Land Contamination Where:
Assessment.  contamination is known or
suspected,
 the proposed use would be
particularly sensitive,
 contamination may present a
risk to the surrounding
environment.
Parking Information In relevant cases or where existing
parking would be lost or altered.

Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.

Elevations

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 Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.
Floor Plans

Sustainable Urban Drainage All applications.

(SuDS) details.

Other Further details - necessary to explain the basis of the application.

Documents

Plans – Existing and Proposed Roof Plans

Photographs/Photomontages - Where this would help support the
application.

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2 - APPLICATION FOR FULL PLANNING PERMISSION

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically. For major applications submitted
electronically, two paper copies will also be required:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Completed Ownership Certificate A, B, C or D including
Requirements Agricultural Land Declaration
Necessary for  Design and Access Statement, if required, which complies with
Validation the requirements set out in Appendix 6.1 of the Oxford Local Plan
2036.
 Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Block Plan at 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing:

o North Point

o The proposed development in relation to the site

boundaries and other existing buildings on the site

o Plus the following, unless these would NOT influence or be

affected by the proposed development:
 All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land
adjoining the site including access arrangements

 All public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site

 The position of all trees on the site, and those on

adjacent land

 The extent and type of hard surfacing; and

o Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is

proposed

 Notices – as required depending on ownership of site

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Document Required
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Local List of Affordable Housing Statement For residential developments with sites
Requirements with capacity for 10 or more units and
Necessary for student accommodation of 25 or more
Validation bedrooms (or 10 or more self-
contained student units).
Air Quality Assessment For all Major developments and
developments that will generate a
substantial increase in vehicular
movements, and/or significant
demolition, construction or
earthworks and/or that propose to
introduce new receptors into an air
quality hot spot area.

Arboricultural Impact For any proposals involving

Assessment development within 15 metres of the
stem of any tree(s) within the
application site or adjacent to it, that
have a stem diameter of 150
millimetres or more measured at 1.5
metres above ground level
Biodiversity Survey and An ecological survey and
Assessment assessment will be required for
Major developments on greenfield
sites or brownfield sites that have
become vegetated. A Biodiversity
Calculator must be included. The
survey may also be required
where:
 The site has the potential to
support rare, notable or
protected species and
habitats
 There is a reasonable
probability that species or
habitats of nature
conservation importance
will be present.

Community Infrastructure Levy All applications.

form
Construction Management For developments of:
Plan  20 dwellings or more;
 500m2 or more of non-
residential floorspace; or
 any size in a location where
construction activities are
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 likely to have a significant
impact on the adjacent or
surrounding road network.

Daylight/ Sunlight Assessment Where there is a potential adverse

impact upon the current levels of
sunlight or daylight enjoyed by
adjoining properties. Also required for
new residential developments. This
should include:
 the impact of proposal on
neighbouring sites,
 the performance of internal
amenity within the proposed
development and;
 the performance of external
amenity within the proposed
development.
Delivery and Servicing For planning applications which are
Management Plan likely to generate significant amounts
of movement and/ or have transport
implications.
Dust Assessment Required as part of the Air Quality
Assessment for developments
involving significant demolition.
Ecological Assessment Where proposed works have the
potential to impact upon protected
species, including roosting bats and
nesting birds.

Economic Statement For Category 1 and 2 sites as defined

in Policy E1 of the Oxford Local Plan
2036.
The statement should justify changes
to employment floorspace, including
the number of employees and impact
on economic function of the site.
Applications may also need to be
accompanied by a supporting
statement of any regeneration benefits
from the proposed development

Employer-linked Affordable For sites listed within Appendix 3.4 of

Housing Statement the Oxford Local Plan 2036.

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Energy Statement For all new-build residential
development (except householder) and
new build non-residential development
over 1000m2.

Environmental Impact To accompany a planning application

Assessment (EIA) for certain types of development under
the terms of the Town and Country
Planning (Environmental Impact
Assessment) Regulations 2011.

Flood Risk Assessment For proposed developments:

 In flood zone 2 or 3,
 More than 1 hectare in flood
zone 1,
 Less than 1 hectare in flood
zone 1 where there is a
change of use to a more
vulnerable class, or where the
development is affected by
other sources of flooding
(surface water, groundwater,
reservoirs),
 In flood zone 1 in areas
designated as having critical
drainage problems by the
Environment Agency.

Foul and Surface Water For new build residential

Drainage Strategy development of 100 dwellings or
more and non-residential
development of 7,200m2 and
student accommodation of 250
beds or more.

Geodiversity Survey and Where:

Assessment  the site contains or is close
to a known location for a
geological exposure
 There is a medium or high
probability that a geological
exposure will be present.

Health Impact Assessment For all Major developments. Must

comply with the requirements of
Appendix 4 of the Oxford Local
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 Plan 2036.
Heritage Assessment Where the development would affect
the significance of any designated
heritage asset either directly or by
being within its setting.

Additional details relating to

archaeology are also required within
the Heritage Assessment, as well as a
full archaeological desk-based
assessment (where appropriate), for
developments within the City Centre
Archaeological Area, on allocated
sites where identified, or elsewhere
where archaeological deposits and
features are suspected to be present.
Land Contamination Where:
Assessment  contamination is known or
suspected,
 the proposed use would be
particularly sensitive,
 contamination may present a
risk to the surrounding
environment.
Landscape and Visual Impact For development within a 1,200 metre
Assessment radius of Carfax tower that exceeds
18.2m and/or development that has an
effect on landscape character and
visual impact. The assessment should
comply with the requirements of Policy
DH2 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036.
Landscaping Details Where alterations to existing
landscaping are proposed or existing
landscaping would be impacted by the
proposal.
Lighting Assessment Where a proposal includes external
lighting.
Microclimate Assessment For all Major developments which may
have an impact on wind, sunlight,
daylight, overshadowing and glare.
Noise Impact Assessment Where developments are close to
existing sources of noise or the
proposal will generate significant noise
levels.
Open Space Assessment For development within open spaces
or with new open space proposed.

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Parking Information In relevant cases or where existing
parking would be lost or altered.

Planning Obligations Information will be required in support

of all applications which generate
requirements for planning obligations
Planning Statement All applications.
Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.
Elevations

Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.

Floor Plans

Retail Impact Assessment For retail and leisure development

outside centres which are 350m2
(gross) or more, except for sites within
Areas of Change and Site Allocations
as defined within the Oxford Local
Plan 2036.
Statement of Community For all Major applications.
Involvement

Student Management For all applications for new student

Strategy accommodation.

Sustainable Urban Drainage All applications.

(SuDS) Details/ Strategy

Transport Assessment For planning applications which are

likely to generate significant amounts
of movement and/ or have transport
implications.

The Transport Assessment should be

in accordance with the requirements
of Appendix 7.1 of the Oxford Local
Plan 2036.
Travel Plan For planning applications which are
likely to generate significant amounts
of movement and/ or have transport
implications.

The Travel Plan should be in

accordance with the requirements of
Appendix 7.2 of the Oxford Local Plan
2036.
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 Tree Canopy Cover When the development proposes the
Assessment loss of existing trees
Utilities Statement For all developments (except for
householder). Should include
information to demonstrate that the
developer has explored existing
capacity with the appropriate utilities
provider.
Viability Assessment Where an applicant wishes to
demonstrate that a site is not
economically viable at the level of
affordable housing required by Policy
H2 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036.
Waste Management Details To identify the volume and type of
material to be removed and/or
excavated, opportunities for the reuse
and recovery of materials and to
demonstrate how off-site disposal of
waste will be minimised and managed
Other Further details – where necessary to explain the basis of the application.
Documents

Plans – Existing and Proposed Roof Plans

Photographs/Photomontages - Where this would help support the
application.

Structural Survey. Required where necessary due to substantial

demolition or effect on trees.

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3 – APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED
BY CONDITION

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Appropriate fee (unless exempt).
Requirements
Necessary for
Validation

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Information to satisfy All applications.
Necessary for
the requirements of
Validation
the relevant conditions

Other N/A
Documents

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4 – APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO A
PLANNING CONSENT (SECTION 96A OF THE TOWN AND
COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990)

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Appropriate fee (unless exempt).
Requirements
Necessary for
Validation

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Plans – Site Plan All applications.
Necessary for
Validation Plans – Proposed Elevations All applications.

Plans – Proposed Floor Plans All applications.

Other Previously approved plans and details.

Documents

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5 - APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF A
CONDITION FOLLOWING GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION
OR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT (SECTION 73 OF THE TOWN
AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990; PLANNING (LISTED
BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Completed Ownership Certificate A, B, C or D including
Requirements Agricultural Land Declaration
Necessary for  Appropriate fee (unless exempt).
Validation

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Plans – Location Plan If the application relates to only part of
Necessary for
the original site.
Validation
Plans – Site Plan If the change to the development results
in changes to the site layout.

Plans – Proposed Elevations If the change to the development results

in changes to the approved elevations.

Plans – Proposed Floor Plans If the change to the development results

in changes to the approved floor plans.

Planning Statement All applications – to explain the

reasoning for removing or varying the
condition(s).

Other The scope of a variation/removal of condition application depends on the

Documents scope of development proposed. As a result, you should consider what
evidence would support your application. The requirements for a full
planning approval or a householder application would be a useful
indicator as to what may be required.

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6 - APPLICATION FOR OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically. For major applications submitted
electronically, two paper copies will also be required:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Completed Ownership Certificate A, B, C or D including
Requirements Agricultural Land Declaration
Necessary for  Design and Access Statement, if required, which complies with
Validation the requirements set out in Appendix 6.1 of the Oxford Local Plan
2036.
 Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Block Plan at 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing:

o North Point

o The proposed development in relation to the site

boundaries and other existing buildings on the site

o Plus the following, unless these would NOT influence or be

affected by the proposed development:
 All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land
adjoining the site including access arrangements

 All public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site

 The position of all trees on the site, and those on

adjacent land

 The extent and type of hard surfacing; and

o Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is

proposed

 Notices – as required depending on ownership of site

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).
 Design and Access Statement for development which is:
o Major development (excluding material change of use);
o When the site is in a Conservation Area and development
is for one or more dwelling houses or the floor space
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 created is greater than 100m2 (excluding material change
of use).
 Access Plan – Where access is a reserved matter, the area or
areas where access points to the development proposed would
be situated

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Documents will be required in See requirements for ‘Full Planning
Necessary for
relation to any matters that are Application’ as applicable.
Validation
considered at this stage.
If all matters are reserved it
still must be demonstrated that
the site can accommodate the
proposal.

Parameter Plans All applications.

Other See requirements for ‘Full Planning Application’ as applicable.

Documents

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7 - APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS
FOLLOWING OUTLINE APPROVAL

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically. For major applications submitted
electronically, two paper copies will also be required:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
Requirements
Necessary for o North Point
Validation
o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the
applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Community Infrastructure Levy All applications.
Necessary for
form
Validation
Documents will be required in See requirements for ‘Full Planning
relation to any matters that Application’ as applicable.
were previously reserved that
are considered at this stage.

See requirements for ‘Full Planning Application’ as applicable.

Other
Documents

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8 - LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR ALTERATIONS,
EXTENSION OR DEMOLITION OF A LISTED BUILDING

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Completed Ownership Certificate A, B, C or D including
Requirements Agricultural Land Declaration
Necessary for  Design and Access Statement, if required, which complies with
Validation the requirements set out in Appendix 6.1 of the Oxford Local Plan
2036.
 Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Block Plan at 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing:

o North Point

o The proposed development in relation to the site

boundaries and other existing buildings on the site

o Plus the following, unless these would NOT influence or be

affected by the proposed development:
 All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land
adjoining the site including access arrangements

 All public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site

 The position of all trees on the site, and those on

adjacent land

 The extent and type of hard surfacing; and

o Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is

proposed

 Notices – as required depending on ownership of site

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).
 Heritage Assessment

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Local List of Document Required
Requirements
Air Quality Assessment. For all developments that will generate
Necessary for
a substantial increase in vehicular
Validation
movements, and/or significant
demolition, construction or earthworks
and/or that propose to introduce new
receptors into an air quality hot spot
area.

Arboricultural Impact For any proposals involving

Assessment development within 15metres of the
stem of any tree(s) within the application
site or adjacent to it, that have a stem
diameter of 150millimetres or more
measured at 1.5 metres above ground
level
Dust Assessment. Required as part of the Air Quality
Assessment for developments involving
significant demolition.

Biodiversity Survey and An ecological survey and

Assessment. assessment will be required for
developments on greenfield sites or
brownfield sites that have become
vegetated. A Biodiversity
Calculator must be included. The
survey may also be required where:
 The site has the potential to
support rare, notable or
protected species and
habitats
 There is a reasonable
probability that species or
habitats of nature
conservation importance will
be present.

Geodiversity Survey and Where:

Assessment.  the site contains or is close
to a known location for a
geological exposure
 There is a medium or high
probability that a geological
exposure will be present.
Land Contamination Where:

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 Assessment.  contamination is known or
suspected,
 the proposed use would be
particularly sensitive,
 contamination may present a
risk to the surrounding
environment.
Planning Statement. All applications.
Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.
Elevations

Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.

Floor Plans

Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.

Roof Plans

Other Photographs.
Documents
Structural Survey. Required where necessary due to substantial
demolition or effect on trees.

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9 - APPLICATION FOR ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically:-

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Completed Ownership Certificate A, B, C or D including
Requirements Agricultural Land Declaration
Necessary for  Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
Validation
o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Block Plan at 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing:

o North Point

o The proposed development in relation to the site

boundaries and other existing buildings on the site

o Plus the following, unless these would NOT influence or be

affected by the proposed development:
 All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land
adjoining the site including access arrangements

 All public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site

 The position of all trees on the site, and those on

adjacent land

 The extent and type of hard surfacing; and

o Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is

proposed

 Notices – as required depending on ownership of site

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Plans - Existing and Proposed All applications. These should show
Necessary for
Elevations details of each advertisement - for
Validation
illuminated adverts detail includes the
level of luminance/wattage.

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 Detail drawings Drawings of the proposed signs to a
scale of 1:5, 1:10 or 1:20 and including
a scale bar are required for all
applications.

Planning Statement
Other
Documents Lighting Assessment

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10 - APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE FOR AN EXISTING USE OR OPERATION OR
ACTIVITY INCLUDING THOSE IN BREACH OF A PLANNING
CONDITION

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
Requirements
Necessary for o North Point
Validation
o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the
applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Block Plan at 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing:

o North Point

o The proposed development in relation to the site

boundaries and other existing buildings on the site

o Plus the following, unless these would NOT influence or be

affected by the proposed development:
 All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land
adjoining the site including access arrangements

 All public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site

 The position of all trees on the site, and those on

adjacent land

 The extent and type of hard surfacing; and

o Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is

proposed

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

 Such evidence verifying the information included in the
application as can be provided.
 Such other information as is considered to be relevant to the
application.

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Local List of Document Required
Requirements
Plans Where this is needed to support the
Necessary for
application.
Validation
Supporting Where this is needed to support the
information (e.g. application.
sworn affidavit(s)
from people with
personal knowledge
of the existing use)

Photographs
Other
Documents

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11 - APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE FOR A PROPOSED USE OR DEVELOPMENT

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
Requirements
Necessary for o North Point
Validation
o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the
applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Block Plan at 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing:

o North Point

o The proposed development in relation to the site

boundaries and other existing buildings on the site

o Plus the following, unless these would NOT influence or be

affected by the proposed development:
 All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land
adjoining the site including access arrangements

 All public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site

 The position of all trees on the site, and those on

adjacent land

 The extent and type of hard surfacing; and

o Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is

proposed

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.
Necessary for
Elevations
Validation
Plans – Existing and All applications.
Proposed Floor Plans

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 Community If development is greater than 100m2 in
Infrastructure Levy area
form
Photographs
Other
Documents

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12 - APPLICATION FOR TREE WORKS: WORKS TO TREES
SUBJECT TO A TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (TPO) OR
NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED WORKS TO TREES IN
CONSERVATION AREAS (CA)

Applications for Works to Trees with a TPO

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically:

National List  Completed TPO/Conservation Area Trees Application Form

of Minimum  Location Plan which identifies the tree or trees to which the
Requirements application relates.
Necessary for  A full and clear specification of the works to be carried out.
Validation  A statement of the applicant’s reasons for making the application.
 Appropriate evidence describing any structural damage to
property, or in relation to tree health or safety, as applicable.

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
If you have ticked ‘yes’ to either of the questions in Section 8 you will
Necessary for
also need to provide:
Validation
Report by a tree professional All applications.
(e.g. arboriculturalist or
horticultural adviser) if your
reasons relate to the health
and/or safety of the tree(s).

Report by an engineer or All applications.

surveyor, together with one
from a tree professional
(arboriculturalist) if you are
alleging subsidence damage.

Photographs
Other
Documents

Notification of Works to Trees in Conservation Areas

National List  6 weeks written prior notice of the works.

of Minimum
Requirements
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Necessary for
Validation

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
For works to trees in Conservation Areas, the six weeks written
Necessary for
notification does not have to follow any particular form; however, it must
Validation
include sufficient particulars to identify the trees and the nature and
extent of the work proposed. You may, therefore, wish to provide the
following:

Completed and dated All applications.

combined TPO/Conservation
Area Trees Application Form,
with all questions answered.

Sketch plan showing All applications.

the precise location of
all tree(s).
A full and clear specification of All applications.
the works to be carried out.

Photographs
Other
Documents
Report by a tree professional (arboriculturalist) or other.

Notification of Works to Trees with a TPO or in a Conservation Area

relying on an exception provided under Regulation 14 (Town and Country
Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012)

National List  Written prior notice of the works as soon as practicable.

of Minimum
Requirements
Necessary for
Validation

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
For works to protected trees done under these strict exceptions written
Necessary for
notice must be given as soon as practicable. Notice does not have to
Validation
follow any particular form; however, it must include sufficient particulars
to identify the tree(s), the nature of the exception, and the extent of the

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 work proposed. You may, therefore, wish to provide the following:

Completed and dated All applications.

combined TPO/Conservation
Area Trees Application Form,
with all questions answered.

Sketch plan showing All applications.

the precise location of
all tree(s).
A full and clear specification of All applications.
the works to be carried out.

Photographs
Other
Documents
Report by a tree professional (arboriculturalist) or other.

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13 – APPLICATION FOR FULL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
APPROVAL

One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Completed Ownership Certificate A, B, C or D including
Requirements Agricultural Land Declaration
Necessary for  Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
Validation
o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Block Plan at 1:100 or 1:200 scale showing:

o North Point

o The proposed development in relation to the site

boundaries and other existing buildings on the site

o Plus the following, unless these would NOT influence or be

affected by the proposed development:
 All the buildings, roads and footpaths on land
adjoining the site including access arrangements

 All public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site

 The position of all trees on the site, and those on

adjacent land

 The extent and type of hard surfacing; and

o Boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is

proposed

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.
Necessary for
Elevations
Validation
Plans – Existing and All applications.

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 Proposed Floor Plans

Telecommunications All applications.

Development
Statement
N/A
Other
Documents

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14 – PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE
One copy of the following documents will always be required unless the
application is submitted electronically:

National List  Completed Application Form

of Minimum  Completed Ownership Certificate A, B, C or D including
Requirements Agricultural Land Declaration
Necessary for  Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
Validation
o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements Community Infrastructure Levy All applications
Necessary for form
Validation

Other The scope of permission in principle is limited to location, land use and
Documents development however other documents may be required in support of
the application. Please see the validation requirements for full
applications for reference.

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15 - APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development.
Requirements  Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
Necessary for
Validation o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

 Description of materials to be used.

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Site Plan All applications.
Necessary for
Validation Plans – Existing and Proposed All applications.
Elevations

Plans – Existing and All applications.

Proposed Floor Plans

Planning Statement All applications.

Landscape Details All applications.

Photographs
Other
Documents

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16 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF
RESIDENTIAL EXTENSION (CLASS A) (PART 1)

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development including:
Requirements o how far the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse extends
Necessary for beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse;
Validation o the maximum height of the enlarged part of the
dwellinghouse;
o the height of the eaves of the enlarged part of the
dwellinghouse;
o where the enlarged part will be joined to an existing
enlargement of the dwellinghouse, the information in sub-
paragraphs (i) to (iii) must be provided in respect of the
total enlargement (being the enlarged part together with
the existing enlargement to which it will be joined);
 A Location/ Site plan indicating the site and showing the proposed
development and any existing enlargement of the original
dwellinghouse to which the enlarged part will be joined;
 The addresses of any adjoining premises;
 The developer’s contact address;
 The developer’s email address if the developer is content to
receive communications electronically.
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
None.
Necessary for
Validation

Plans – Existing and Proposed Elevations

Other
Documents
Plans – Existing and Proposed Floor Plans

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17 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW
STOREYS ABOVE DETACHED FLATS (CLASS A) (PART 20)

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development.
Requirements  A Location/ Site plan indicating the site and showing the proposed
Necessary for development with an identified scale and north point
Validation  A plan showing the proposed floor plans of the development with
an identified scale, north point, dimensions and proposed use of
each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and
walls
 A plan showing the existing and proposed elevations of the
building with an identified scale and north point
 A written statement identifying the number of new dwelling
houses in addition to the number of dwelling houses in the
building prior to the development
 A list of all the addresses of the flats within the existing block of
flats
 A Flood Risk Assessment when the site is in FZ 2/3 or 1 AND
critical drainage problems are known.
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Community Infrastructure Levy All applications
Necessary for
form
Validation

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated
 details of proposed building or other operations
 If a building is over 18 metres in height then a report from a
chartered engineer (or other competent professional) confirming
that the external wall construction of the existing building
complies with paragraph B4(1) of Schedule 1 to the Building
Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2214).

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18 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF
ENLARGEMENT OF A DWELLING HOUSE (CLASS AA) (PART 1)

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development.
Requirements  A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
Necessary for with an identified scale and north point.
Validation  A plan showing the existing and proposed elevations of the
dwelling house with an identified scale.
 A plan showing the position and dimensions of the proposed
windows with an identified scale.
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Community Infrastructure Levy All applications
Necessary for
form
Validation

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated
 details of proposed building or other operations

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19 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW
STOREYS ABOVE DETACHED COMMERCIAL (CLASS AA)
National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed
of Minimum development.
Requirements  A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
Necessary for with an identified scale and north point
Validation  A plan showing the proposed floor plans of the development with
an identified scale, north point, dimensions and proposed use of
each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and
walls
 A plan showing the existing and proposed elevations of the
building with an identified scale and north point
 A written statement identifying the number of new dwelling
houses in addition to the number of dwelling houses in the
building prior to the development
 A list of all the addresses of the flats within the existing block of
flats
 A Flood Risk Assessment when the site is in FZ 2/3 or 1 AND
critical drainage problems are known
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Community Infrastructure Levy All applications
Necessary for
form
Validation

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated
 details of proposed building or other operations
 If a building is over 18 metres in height then a report from a
chartered engineer (or other competent professional) confirming
that the external wall construction of the existing building
complies with paragraph B4(1) of Schedule 1 to the Building
Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2214).

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20 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW
STOREYS ABOVE TERRACED COMMERCIAL (CLASS AB)

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development.
Requirements  A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
Necessary for with an identified scale and north point
Validation  A plan showing the proposed floor plans of the development with
an identified scale, north point, dimensions and proposed use of
each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and
walls
 A plan showing the existing and proposed elevations of the
building with an identified scale and north point
 A written statement identifying the number of new dwelling
houses in addition to the number of dwelling houses in the
building prior to the development
 A list of all the addresses of the flats within the existing block of
flats
 A Flood Risk Assessment when the site is in FZ 2/3 or 1 AND
critical drainage problems are known
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Community Infrastructure Levy All applications
Necessary for
form
Validation

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated
 details of proposed building or other operations.

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21 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW
STOREYS ABOVE TERRACED RESIDENTIAL (CLASS AC)

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development.
Requirements  A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
Necessary for with an identified scale and north point
Validation  A plan showing the proposed floor plans of the development with
an identified scale, north point, dimensions and proposed use of
each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and
walls
 A plan showing the existing and proposed elevations of the
building with an identified scale and north point
 A written statement identifying the number of new dwelling
houses in addition to the number of dwelling houses in the
building prior to the development
 A list of all the addresses of the flats within the existing block of
flats
 A Flood Risk Assessment when the site is in FZ 2/3 or 1 AND
critical drainage problems are known
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Community Infrastructure Levy All applications
Necessary for
form
Validation

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated
 details of proposed building or other operations.

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22 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF NEW
STOREYS ABOVE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL (CLASS AD)

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development.
Requirements  A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
Necessary for with an identified scale and north point
Validation  A plan showing the proposed floor plans of the development with
an identified scale, north point, dimensions and proposed use of
each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and
walls
 A plan showing the existing and proposed elevations of the
building with an identified scale and north point
 A written statement identifying the number of new dwelling
houses in addition to the number of dwelling houses in the
building prior to the development
 A list of all the addresses of the flats within the existing block of
flats
 A Flood Risk Assessment when the site is in FZ 2/3 or 1 AND
critical drainage problems are known
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Community Infrastructure Levy All applications
Necessary for
form
Validation

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated
 details of proposed building or other operations.

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23 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL OF CONVERSION OF
COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS AND SERVICE USES TO RESIDENTIAL
(CLASS MA)
National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed
of Minimum development.
Requirements  A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
Necessary for  A statement specifying the net increase in dwellinghouses
Validation proposed by the development
 A floor plan indicating the total floor space in square metres of
each dwelling house, the dimensions and proposed use of each
room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and walls,
and the elevations of the dwelling houses.
 A Flood Risk Assessment when the site is in FZ 2/3 or 1 AND
critical drainage problems are known.
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
None.
Necessary for
Validation

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks;
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated;
 details of proposed building or other operations;
 where the development involves the loss of services provided by
a registered nursery or health centre – a statement detailing the
impact on the local provision of the type of services lost;
 where the development meats a fire risk condition – the fire
safety impacts on the intended occupants of the building.

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24– APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONVERSION
OF OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL (CLASS O)
National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed
of Minimum development.
Requirements  A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
Necessary for  A statement specifying the net increase in dwellinghouses
Validation proposed by the development
 A floor plan indicating the total floor space in square metres of
each dwelling house, the dimensions and proposed use of each
room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and walls,
and the elevations of the dwelling houses
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
None.
Necessary for
Validation

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated
 details of proposed building or other operations.

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25 – APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION – PROPOSED
DEMOLITION AND NEW BUILD RESIDENTIAL (CLASS ZA)

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development.
Requirements  A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
Necessary for with an identified scale and north point
Validation  A plan showing the proposed floor plans of the development with
an identified scale, north point, dimensions and proposed use of
each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and
walls
 A plan showing the existing and proposed elevations of the
building with an identified scale and north point
 A written statement identifying the number of new dwelling
houses in addition to the number of dwelling houses in the
building prior to the development
 A list of all the addresses of the flats within the existing block of
flats
 A Flood Risk Assessment when the site is in FZ 2/3 or 1 AND
critical drainage problems are known
 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Necessary for Community Infrastructure Levy All applications.
Validation form

The GDPO states that the LPA may require such information as is
Other reasonably necessary in order to determine the application which may
Documents include:
 assessments of impacts or risks
 statements setting out how impacts or risks are to be mitigated
 details of proposed building or other operations.

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26 - APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION – PROPOSED
DEMOLITION

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the proposed

of Minimum development.
Requirements  Appropriate fee (unless exempt).
Necessary for  A statement that the applicant has displayed a site notice in
Validation accordance with A.2(b)(iii) of Part 31 of Schedule 2 to the General
Permitted Development Order 1995

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Necessary for A copy of the site notice All applications. The site notice has to
Validation displayed in accordance with be displayed by the applicant/agent for
paragraph B.3 of Class B, Part at least 21 days of the 28 days from the
11 of Schedule 2 of the Town date of validation of the application.
and Country Planning
(General Permitted
Development) Order 2015 (as
amended).

Structural Survey All applications.

Plans – Location
Other
To assess the impact of demolition it is possible we would require details
Documents
on the transport impact of removing the waste from the site, the ecology
impact of removing the building or the arboricultural impact of removing
the building.

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27 - APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT IN RESPECT OF PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE OPERATORS

National List  Completed Application Form or written description of the

of Minimum proposed development.
Requirements  Location Plan at 1:1250 or 1:2500 scale showing:
Necessary for
Validation o North Point

o Application site outlined in red and any other land in the

applicants ownership outlined in blue

o At least two road names

 Appropriate fee (unless exempt).

 Evidence that the developer has given notice of the
proposed development in accordance with A.3(1) and A.3(2)
of Part 16 of Schedule 2 to the General Permitted
Development Order 1995 (as amended).
 Where the proposed development consists of the installation of a
mast within three kilometres of the perimeter of an aerodrome
evidence that the developer has notified the Civil Aviation
Authority, the Secretary of State for Defence or the Aerodrome
operator in accordance with A.3(3) of Part 16 of Schedule 2 to
the General Permitted Development Order 1995 (as amended).

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Archaeological Evaluation. For development that involves below-
Necessary for
ground impact within and outside the
Validation
City Centre Area of Archaeological
Interest

Acoustic report All applications.

Alternative sites All applications.

Should include details of alternative
sites rejected with a justification for
rejecting them: This should include
existing masts, structures and other
buildings within the search area.

Health and Radiation All applications.

Impact Analysis
Map – showing the All applications.
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 relationship of the
application site to
schools and other
telecommunication
equipment in the
vicinity.

Planning Statement All applications.

Signed declaration All applications

that the equipment
and installation fully
complies with the
ICNIRP requirements
Statement of All applications.
Community
Involvement
Supplementary Information All applications.
Template. As set out in Annex
F of the Code of Best Practice
on Mobile Phone Network
Development

Technical Information All applications.

including the frequency,
modulation characteristics,
power output and the height
of the proposed antenna.

Technical Information All applications.

including the frequency,
modulation characteristics,
power output and the height
of the proposed antenna.

Landscape and Visual All applications. The assessment should

Impact Assessment. comply with the requirements of Policy
DH2 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036.

N/A
Other
Documents

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28 - APPLICATION FOR HEDGEROW REMOVAL NOTICE

National List  Completed Application Form or the form set out in Schedule 4 to
of Minimum the Hedgerow Regulations 1997.
Requirements  A Location Plan which clearly shows the location and length of
Necessary for the hedgerow(s) to be removed (if possible, please provide a
Validation plan to a scale of 1:2500. A different scale can be used so long
as it shows clearly the location and length of the hedgerow or
hedgerows that you wish to remove)
 Evidence of the date of planting.

Local List of Document Required

Requirements
Arboricultural Impact All applications.
Necessary for
Assessment
Validation
Ecological Assessment All applications.

Landscaping Details All applications.

Planning Statement All applications.

Photographs
Other
Documents

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APPENDIX 1 - Details of validation requirements

Document Details Further information

Other plans and drawings Other plans and drawings necessary to All plans and drawings to 1:50 or 1:100 scale and
explain the basis of your application should indicate: plan number; paper size, and a linear
including: scale bar with at least two measurements on them (i.e.
0m-5m).
 Existing and proposed elevations
 Existing and proposed floor plans Further can be found in
 Existing and proposed site Oxford City Council – Drawing Standards – Planning
sections, finished floor and site application guidance – Plans and Drawings
levels
 Roof plan

For listed building consents:

 Schedule of existing and/or proposed

doors; fireplaces; windows and other
internal features (where they may be
affected by the proposals).
 Details should include photographs
and plans to a suitable scale and detail

For advertisement consents:

 Advertisement drawing(s) showing

advertisement size, siting, materials
and colours to be used, height above
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 ground, extent of projection and details
of the method and colour(s) of
illumination [if applicable]
 Drawings of the proposed signs to a
scale of 1:5, 1:10 or 1:20 and including
a scale bar are required for all
advertisement applications.

Further details of Further details necessary to explain the basis All plans and drawings to 1:50 or 1:100 scale and
proposal of the application including: should indicate: plan number; paper size, and a linear
scale bar with measurements (i.e. 0m-5m).
 Window details/sections at a scale of
1:5 or 1:10 and including a scale bar.
 Bin and cycle store plans and Further can be found in
elevations to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. Oxford City Council – Drawing Standards – Planning
 A specification for air application guidance – Plans and Drawings
conditioning/extract units and plant
equipment.

CIL form A completed Community Infrastructure Levy Planning Portal - Community Infrastructure Levy
form to establish whether the development (CIL)
may be liable to pay the Community
Infrastructure Levy (CIL), and to calculate the Oxford City Council – Community Infrastructure Levy
CIL charge if the development is liable. (CIL)

Flood Risk Assessment FRAs should identify and assess the risks of Oxford City Council can provide pre application advice
all forms of flooding to and from the on flooding and the information to be supplied with an
development and demonstrate how these application. The FRA should address all
flood risks will be managed, taking climate requirements/issues in accordance with the
change into account. requirements of Council Policy CS11 National

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Flood Risk Assessments should: Planning Policy Guidance and National Planning
Policy Framework.
 Be proportionate to the scale of the
development and flood risk at the The following links provide advice on what is required
location and address all for different types of development as well as what to
requirements/issues in accordance include in a FRA:
with the requirements of Local Plan
https://www.oxford.gov.uk/downloads/file/3815/planni
Policies RE3 and RE4, National
ng_application_guidance_-_flooding
Planning Policy Guidance and National
Planning Policy Framework.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-and-coastal-
 Include a topographic survey (to
change#Site-Specific-Flood-Risk-Assessment-
Ordnance Datum) and Flood Data
checklist-section
information (from the Environment
Agency) if any physical extensions,
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-assessment-
building works, subdivision of a
in-flood-zone-1-and-critical-drainage-areas
dwelling, or change of use to a
dwelling are proposed onsite. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-assessment-
 Include detailed plans that show how in-flood-zones-2-and-3
the proposal will compensate for any
loss of flood plain storage for any https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-assessment-
physical extension or building works standing-advice#minor-extensions-standing-advice
located in the 1 in 100 chance in any
year including an allowance for climate https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flood-
change flood extent. resilient-construction-of-new-buildings
 Details of measures to ensure the
development is made appropriately www.oxford.gov.uk/floodriskforplanning

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 flood resilient and resistant are to be
provided and shown on plans.
 Details are to be accordance with
‘Improving the Flood Performance of
New Buildings: Flood Resilient
Construction’ prepared by DEFRA.

Parking information Details of existing and proposed parking for For further guidance refer to Local Plan policies M1-
motor vehicles and bicycles will be required in M5.
relevant cases or where existing parking
would be lost or altered.

Arboricultural Impact Required for any proposals involving For further guidance refer to Local Plan policy G8 and
Assessment development within 15meters of the stem of BS5837:2012 [or superseding version] ‘Trees in
relation to design, demolition and construction –
any tree(s) within the application site or Recommendations. Trees Officers can provide pre-
adjacent to it, that have a stem diameter of application advice on a case-by-case basis.
150millimetres or more measured at 1.5
metres above ground level; should be in
accordance with BS5837:2012 [or
superseding version] ‘Trees in relation to
design, demolition and construction –
Recommendations’ and should include a plan
indicating the position and true crown spread
of the tree(s), their Root Protection Areas and
an Arboricultural Implications Assessment if
appropriate.

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Land Contamination Where contamination is known or suspected Please refer to the contamination guidance documents
assessment or the proposed use would be particularly on the website. For further guidance refer to Local
Plan policy RE9.
sensitive, the applicant should provide an
appropriate contamination assessment with
the application to determine whether the
proposed development can proceed.

Daylight/Sunlight Required in circumstances where there is a For further guidance refer to Local Plan policies H14,
Assessment potential adverse impact upon the current RE7 and Appendix 3.7.
levels of sunlight or daylight enjoyed by
adjoining properties or building(s) within a
specific scheme, including associated
gardens or amenity space.

Affordable Housing Required for: For further guidance refer to policy H2 of the Oxford
Statement  Residential developments on sites Local Plan 2036
with capacity of 10 or more dwellings,
or which have an area of 0.25
hectares or greater.
 Student accommodation that includes
25 or more bedrooms.
Biodiversity or An ecological or geodiversity survey and Guidance as to the need for a Survey and
Geodiversity Survey and assessment may be required, covering Assessment is available at:
Assessment impacts on protected, conservation https://www.oxford.gov.uk/downloads/file/5730/grs4_-
priority or locally important species and _technical_advice_note_-_biodiversity
habitats (and geological exposure of
https://www.alge.org.uk/publications-and-reports/
conservation interest). For example
where:
For information on species and habitats of concern in
 The site contains or is close to a
known location for a species, habitat Oxford see:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/environme
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 or geological exposure nt-and-planning/countryside/natural-
 There is a reasonable probability that environment/environmental-policy-and-
a species, habitat or geological planning/biodiversity-and-planning
exposure will be present.
 The assessment needs to identify the
features of conservation interest, the
potential impact of the development,
measures to avoid, mitigate or
compensate those impacts, and a
statement of the residual impact.
Energy Statement Required for developments involving new For further guidance refer to Local Plan Policy RE1.
build residential dwellinghoues, 1000 m2
or more of student accommodation; or
1,000 m2 or more of non-residential floor
space
Heritage Statement Required where there are archaeological, Applicants are advised to discuss proposals with
historical, Conservation Area, Listed either a planning officer or a conservation officer
Building, Scheduled Ancient Monuments about the content of the statement before any
and/or other heritage asset issues. application is made.

The scope and degree of detail necessary in For further guidance refer to the National Planning
a Heritage Statement will vary according to Policy Framework, Section 6.0 of the Oxford Local
the scale of the proposal and the nature of Plan 2036.
likely impacts.
There is also useful information and help about how to
assess the special architectural or historic interest of a
Issues covered in a heritage statement place on the council's web site
should include: http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decP/OxfordHe
 The identification of and impact of the ritagePlan.htm and also on the English Heritage web
proposal on any views of Oxford's site http://www.english-
historic buildings and skyline and heritage.org.uk/professional/advice/
include the assessment of the impact
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 on the setting of any heritage assets
that may be affected.
 The statement must provide a
description of the history of the
development of the site and its
context (in many circumstances this
can be brief, but must be more than
simply repeating the details in the list
entry in the statutory register of
buildings of architectural or historic
interest)
 Assessment of the heritage
significance of the place - what is the
special architectural and historic
interest Assessment of the impact of
the proposals on that significance
 Justification for any harmful impacts
Landscaping Details These should refer to landscaping and For further guidance refer to section 5.0 of the
detailed landscaping proposals, including Oxford Local Plan 2036.
detailed planting plans and schedules, which
follow from the design concept in the Design
and Access Statement, if required. Existing
trees and other vegetation should, where
practicable, be retained in new
developments and protected during the
construction of the development. This should
also include proposal for long term
maintenance and landscape management.
Where loss of habitat is required, the
proposals must demonstrate how a
measureable net gain in biodiversity will be
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Planning Obligations Information will be required in support of all

applications which generate requirements for
planning obligations.
Statement of Community Required for all major applications. For further guidance refer to:
Involvement https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20007/communities/81
6/community_involvement_in_planning
Transport Assessment Required for planning applications which are For further guidance refer to Section 7 of the Oxford
likely to have significant transport Local Plan 2036.
implications.
Travel Plan Required for planning applications which For further guidance refer to Section 7 of the
are likely to have significant transport Oxford Local Plan 2036
implications.

Viability Assessment Required where an applicant wishes to

demonstrate that a site is not economically
viable at the level of affordable housing
required by planning policies. You will be
expected to provide, where necessary,
information from a professionally qualified
source and to demonstrate that the Viability
Assessment is based on reasonable and
realistic assumptions.
Waste Management Required to identify the volume and type of
Details material to be removed and/or excavated,
opportunities for the reuse and recovery of
materials and to demonstrate how off-site
disposal of waste will be minimised and
managed.

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Air Quality Statement Required for developments that will generate Oxford City Council can provide pre application advice
a substantial increase in vehicular on air quality. Applicants are therefore advised to
movements, and/or significant demolition, discuss proposals with the air quality officer about the
construction or earthworks and/or propose content of the air quality assessment before any
to introduce new receptors into an air application is made
quality hot spot area
Information on all the air quality requirements and
considerations when submitting development
applications to Oxford City Council can be found in
the city councils air quality planning application
guidance, available at:

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/downloads/file/5473/air_qu
ality_planning_application_guidance

Crime Reduction Wherever possible, new developments

Statement should seek to address specific local
priorities as identified by Neighbourhood
Action Groups and the Oxford Safer
Communities Partnership.
Economic Statement Applications may also need to be For further guidance refer to Section 8.0 of the
accompanied by a supporting statement of Oxford Local Plan.
any regeneration benefits from the
proposed development, including: details of
any new jobs that might be created or
supported; the relative floor space totals for
each proposed use (where known); any
community benefits; and reference to any
regeneration strategies that might lie behind
or be supported by the proposal.
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Environmental Impact Required to accompany a planning
Assessment application for certain types of
development under the terms of the
Town and Country Planning
(Environmental Impact Assessment)
Regulations 2017. An EIA will always be
required for all developments described
in Schedule 1 of the Regulations, and
may be required for those described in
Schedule 2 if it is likely to have
significant effects on the environment.
Habitat Regulations Required when proposals have the
Assessment (HRA) potential to impact upon sites of nature
conservation value, such as the Oxford
Meadows Special Area of Conservation.
Lighting Assessment Required where a proposal includes
external lighting.
Open Space Assessment Required for development within open
spaces, application proposals should be
accompanied by plans showing any areas
of existing or proposed open space within
or adjoining the application site.
Planning Statement A planning statement identifies the context
and need for a proposed development and
includes an assessment of how the
proposed development accords with relevant
national, regional and local planning policies.
It may also include details of consultations
with the local planning authority and wider
community/statutory consultees undertaken
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 prior to submission. However, a separate
statement on community involvement may
also be appropriate.
Structural Survey Required where necessary due to
substantial demolition or effect on trees
Water and sewerage Developers will be required to demonstrate
infrastructure that there is adequate capacity both on and
off the site to serve the development and
that it would not lead to problems for
existing users.
Landscape and Visual Required for development that has an effect
Impact Assessment on landscape and visual impact and should
be informed by BS5837:2012 ‘Trees in
relation to design, demolition and
construction – Recommendations’,
compliant tree survey and Arboricultural
Impact Assessment.
Archaeological Required for development that involves
Evaluation below-ground impact within and outside the
City Centre Area of Archaeological Interest.
Health and Radiation Developers can reduce concerns over the
Impact Analysis health impact of telecommunications
development by submitting information on
this matter alongside proposals for new
equipment. This should be in the form of a
Health and Radiation Impact Analysis (HRIA)
which provides details on the expected
microwave and other radiation from the
proposed equipment and how this relates to
the EU ICNIRP guidelines.
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Health Impact Required for all major applications. Must comply with the requirements of Appendix 4 of
Assessment the Oxford Local Plan 2036.
Noise Impact Required where developments are close to
Assessment existing sources of noise or the proposal
will generate significant noise levels.

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