Validation Checklist - List 3

5a. Adverts

Required for advertisements.

All plans to be drawn at a minimum scale of 1:50, or 1:100. Plans should be proportionate to the nature and size of the proposal, correctly titled, with individual drawing numbers on each plan, show paper size and annotated with either dimensions or with a scale bar (horizontally and vertically) and not having ‘Do Not Scale’ or equivalent. All sides of the proposal must be shown and these should indicate, where possible, the proposed building materials and the style, materials and finish of windows and doors. Blank elevations must also be included; if only to show that this is in fact the case.

Plans, elevations and sections

Show the following details on drawings:
• submit existing and proposed sections through any fascia or projecting sign making sure the section is cut through to show the illumination at scale 1:20.

For those illuminated:
• the method, type and colour of illumination
• is it externally or internally lit?
• type of lighting – spot lights, trough lights, halo illumination?
• the size of the light fittings.
• hours of illumination

Statements and reports

All plans to be drawn at a minimum scale of 1:50, or 1:100. Plans should be proportionate to the nature and size of the proposal, correctly titled, with individual drawing numbers on each plan, show paper size and annotated with either dimensions or with a scale bar (horizontally and vertically) and not having ‘Do Not Scale’ or equivalent. All sides of the proposal must be shown and these should indicate, where possible, the proposed building materials and the style, materials and finish of windows and doors. Blank elevations must also be included; if only to show that this is in fact the case.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice:
DCLG circular – Guidance on information requirements and validation
Planning Practice Guidance