Changes are being made to the planning system that will impact planning appeals and large housing applications. Appeals will rely only on the original application information, so comments must be made at the application stage. For large developments (150+ homes), the Secretary of State may step in if refusal is considered. So, if you have any views on planning applications in your area, make sure you comment when the application is first published and find out more.

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.