Planning Application and Submission

Detailed planning documents that satisfy council requirements and become the foundation for future construction ready documents.

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The Application Process

Review of all drawings to finalise any amendments
Checklist of documents including, access statements and supporting reports
Combine smaller text documents to the pack and create annotated layouts
Create a full planning application pack and upload to planning portal

When submitting a planning application (via the Planning Portal or local authority), you typically need to include a standard set of core documents, plus any supporting documents depending on the nature of the proposal.

How it works

Submission via the Planning Portal

Documents submitted to the planning portal with fee and forwarded to local council.

Validation by the Local Planning Authority

Local council confirms application form and submission pack is complete and validate submission.

Public Consultation

The council begins the publicity period: Neighbours receive notification, application posted on the planning register and a site notice may be put up outside the property.

Planning Officer Assessment

Local planning officer is assigned to assess application. They visit or view the site, review local planning policies, design guidance, and neighbours comments, consult internal departments, summarise the proposal, issues, and provide recommendations.

Decision

The council will issue a Decision Notice and the project will be approved (possibly with conditions), or refused (with reasons).

Core Documents

Application form completed and planning pack created with details of the proposal.

Scale location plan showing where the site is and block plan showing context

Existing and Proposed Floor Plans presented as annotated in scaled layout

Existing and Proposed Elevations presented as annotated in scaled layout

Design and access statement (where required) explains design principles, accessibility, and sustainability.

Application Fee – Paid via the Planning Portal or directly to the council.

Supporting Documents (where applicable)

Heritage Statement (if near listed buildings or conservation areas)

Flood Risk Assessment (if near river or on floodplain)

Inclusion of energy performance data and SAP calculations [optional].

Transport or Parking Statement

Noise / Odour / Lighting Impact Assessments / effect on neighbours

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