Non-householder planning applications

See our list of local validation requirements and how to buy site plans.

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.