Standard pre-planning application advice

Standard pre-planning application advice is split into two categories: statutory and non-statutory.

The major difference between the two types is that applicants who apply for non-statutory advice will be kept confidential and will also get a meeting with one of our planning officers. Alternatively, if you just want to apply for statutory pre-planning advice and still have a meeting with one of our officers, then that is also an option.

Fees and supplementary services for standard pre-planning application advice Fees and supplementary services for standard pre-planning application advice

What you will get - statutory and non-statutory

We will provide you with:

1. the planning history of the land on which the proposed development is to be carried out, so as far relevant to the proposed application
2. the provisions of the development plan, so far as material to the proposed application
3. any supplementary planning guidance, so far as material to the proposed application
4. any other considerations which are or could be material in the opinion of the authority
5. an initial assessment of the proposed development on the basis of the information provided under paragraphs (a) to (d).

For major developments, we can also provide:

1. whether planning obligations (within the meaning of section 106 of the 1990 Act (planning obligations) are likely to be required and, if so, an indication of the likely scope of such planning obligations, including an indication of any sum which may be required to be paid to the authority
2. whether a liability to pay a community infrastructure levy is likely to arise, and if so, an indication of the likely amount
3. details of any documents and particulars or evidence that would be required for a subsequent application to be a valid application.

Non-statutory applicants will also have:

• their enquiries kept confidential
• a meeting with one of our planning officers
• to pay VAT on top of the fee

Application forms

• Statutory pre-application enquiry form - part 1 (Word doc) [139KB]
• Statutory pre-application enquiry form - part 2 (Word doc) [29KB]
   
• Non-statutory pre-application enquiry form - part 1 (Word doc) [140KB]
• Non-statutory pre-application enquiry form - part 2 (Word doc) [28KB]