Application requirements and checklist

Planning application checklist

Before you submit an application please make sure:

• You have checked the requirements below and that all the necessary supporting information and the appropriate fee is received.
• You use properly licensed Ordnance Survey plans. You can buy an accredited Map through the Planning Portal or National Map Centre.
• The correct application fee is paid
• You have drawn up your plans (include horizontal and vertical sliding scales, drawing numbers and paper size). View Maps, Plans & Planning Applications: What to Submit for details and that the map supplied is properly licensed.  If you are considering employing an architect please ensure they are registered with the Architects Registration Board - the government body which maintains the Register listing every architect in the UK.
• You have checked whether you need a design and access statement.
• You have given notice to the land owner if this is not you.
• You have checked what Planning considerations might affect your plans.
• You have read the relevant validation checklist below to see what information you need to provide for your application.

Planning application requirements

Type of Application	Guidance Notes	Validation Checklist
National Requirements (applies to all applications)		National Requirements amended
Advertisement Consent	Guidance Notes12	Validation Checklist - List 3
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition (Discharge of a Condition on a Planning Permission)	Guidance Notes27	Information requirements will be dependent upon matters being discharged.
Conservation Area - Planning Permission for Relevant Demolition in a Conservation Area	Guidance Notes10	Validation Checklist - List 1
Estate Management Scheme - Welwyn Garden City		Validation Checklist - Estate Management Scheme
Full Planning Permission	Guidance Notes04	Validation Checklist - List 1
Householder Planning Application	Guidance Notes01	Validation Checklist - List 2
Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing use or Operation or Activity including those in Breach of a Planning Condition	Guidance Notes14	Validation Checklist - List 4
Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development	Guidance Notes15	Validation Checklist - List 4
Listed Building Consent for Alterations, Extensions or Demolition of a Listed Building	Guidance Notes11	Validation Checklist - List 3 Validation Checklist for householders
Non-material Changes form (Application for Minor Changes to a Planning Permission	Guidance Notes034	Validation Checklist - List 5
Outline Planning Permission with some Matters Reserved	Guidance Notes05	Validation Checklist - List 1
Outline Planning Permission with all Matters Reserved	Guidance Notes06	Validation Checklist - List 1
Prior Notification - Agricultural Related	Prior notification – Agricultural related Guidance Note	Validation Checklist - List 5
Prior Approval - Change of Use from Agricultural Building to Flexible Use		Validation Checklist - List 5
Prior Approval - Change of Use from Office to Residential		Validation Checklist - List 5
Prior Approval - Change of Use to State Funded School		Validation Checklist - List 5
Prior Approval - Large Householder Extension		Validation Checklist - List 5
Prior Approval - Telecommunications	Prior notification – Telecommunications Guidance Note	Validation Checklist - List 5
Removal or Variation of a Condition following Grant of Planning Permission	Guidance Notes25	Validation Checklist - List 5
Reserved Matters	Reserved Matters Guidance Note	Validation Checklist - List 1 Information requirements will be dependent upon matters being discharged.
Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and/or Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in Conservation Areas	Guidance Notes31 Works to Trees Additional Guidance	Validation Checklist - List 5

Other forms:

• Modification or Discharge of Planning Obligations
• Application for Permission in Principle (effective 1 June 2018)

Once you've submitted your application

For further information read The planning application process. At any time you can check progress on your application on our online database.

You also may need to apply for building regulation consent or other consent. Refer to our Altering your home.

Please contact us if you need any help.