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Calling all small local businesses - do you want to make your business more energy efficient - from installing LED lighting, through to adding solar panels and battery storage or even installing an air source heat pump? Why not find out about our grant scheme that can provide up to 50% match funding towards a project to make your business greener and more cost effective to run. Deadline for application is 1 September 2025 at 10am. Find out more.

Central government has asked us to explore plans to create a new, single council to deliver all your services - from bin collections and street cleaning to schools, roads and care services. Find out more and give your views by 1 September. 

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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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