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Our teams delivered over 160,000 caddies to over 80,000 homes and whilst we have tried to ensure we reached every home and put everything in each pack, it is possible we may have missed a few homes, or forgotten to put a few items in every pack - if this affects you, we are really sorry. If you have already reported your issues, we will deliver your pack or missing/replacement items as soon as possible - there's no need to tell us again. If you haven't yet told us about your issue, please fill in our online report form

With temperatures set to rise this week, our waste and recycling crews will be starting collections from 5am to help protect staff working in the extreme heat. Please help us by putting your bins, bags and caddies out the night before your collection day. Thank you for your understanding and support - it will help us continue to deliver services safely during the hot weather. 

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Planning validation guidance notes

We have put together handy guidance notes on a range of topics to help you when submitting your planning application:

  • Contaminated land redevelopment guide
  • Environmental health technical guide on noise vibration
  • External artificial lighting guidance
  • Local planning validation guidance
  • National planning validation guidance (inc new biodiversity requirements)
  • Outdoor advertisements and signs guide
  • Guidance notes for submitting works to trees applications
  • Validation Matrix
  • Unilateral Undertaking SAC - mortgage LDC amended
  • Unilateral Undertaking SAC - no mortgage LDC
  • Application form for householders in flood risk zones
  • S106A application form
  • Agricultural building questionnaire
  • Bat survey guidance

For any further questions please find out more on our get planning advice page.

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