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Planning Forms and Fees

Planning Application Forms and Guidance Notes

The Council is now using the national standard 1APP forms. To speed up the process you can submit your application online via the national Planning Portal website.

New Forms - 1 October 2009

Two new forms for applicants are introduced from 1 October 2009.

Applications to extend the life of existing planning permissions (and any associated conservation area or listed building consent).

• Extend the life of an existing planning permission - Application Form
• Extend the life of an existing planning permission - Help Text to assist with filling in the form
• Extend the life of an existing planning permission - Guidance Notes

Non-material amendments to existing planning permissions.

• Non-material amendments - Application Form
• Non-material amendments - Help Text to assist with filling in the form
• Non-material amendments - Guidance on a non-material amendment

Both forms and notes are only available as paper copies to download, complete and post or deliver to the Council Offices but will become part of the suite of 1APP forms and integrated into the online application service via the Planning Portal in April 2010. They can also be downloaded from the Planning Portal website here.

Fees for new applications
The new fees for the two new application types above came into effect on 26 February 2010.

• New Fees - October 2009 (These are still relevant for other application types with an amendment to page 4 - Other operations, any site area - where there is a reduction to the maximum fee. See page 2 of the 26 February changes.)

Planning Application Fees (existing application types)

Fees for existing application types have not changed. The advice sheet below is relevant for all applications apart from extending planning permission and non-material amendments.

Fee Advice Sheet - April 2008

A fee calculator (April 2008) can also be accessed on the Planning Portal website.

'Sustainable Low-carbon Buildings'

The Council has recently adopted a Supplementary Planning Document called 'Sustainable Low-carbon Buildings' which provides guidance on the implementation of policies to promote sustainable drainage, energy conservation and renewable energy. The requirements apply to all applications for planning permission, including householder applications. You are advised to refer to these new requirements before submitting your application.

Householders

In October 2008 the Government published new legislation regarding the types of development a homeowner can carry out without planning permission. Homeowners can find further details on our Householder Planning page.

From 1 May 2009 Planning Services will no longer be offering the service of providing informal advice on the need for planning permission for alterations to dwellings. If you are uncertain as to whether your proposals are 'permitted development' you may download and complete one of the Self Assessment forms below.

Self Assessment form 1 - Extensions and alterations to dwellings

Self Assessment form 2 - Roof alterations to a dwelling

Self Assessment form 3 - Detached buildings within the curtilage of a dwelling (including pools, enclosures and fuel containers)

Self Assessment form 4 - Erection or construction of a porch outside any external door of a dwelling.

Self Assessment form 5 - Provision of or replacement of hard surfacing within the curtilage of a dwelling.

For a formal opinion as to whether you need planning permission you will need to submit an application for a Certificate of Lawful Development.

Simplified Energy Statement form for householders - format for giving information on proposed sustainable drainage and energy efficiency measures as required by the 'Sustainable Low-carbon Buildings' SPD. You can complete this form to meet the requirements for an Energy Statement to accompany a householder planning application.

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General Planning Information

For further information please contact us on 01789 260304 or by email at planning.applications@stratford-dc.gov.uk or by fax on 01789 260306.

Downloads:
Extension to existing permission - Form (319KB PDF) | Extension to existing permission - Help text (44KB PDF) | Extension to existing permission - Guidance note (15KB PDF) | Non-material amendment - Form (263KB PDF) | Non-material amendment - Help text (30KB PDF) | Non-material amendment - Guidance note (11KB PDF) | New Fees - 26 February 2010 (17KB PDF) | New Fees - Oct 2009 (60KB PDF) | Fee Advice Sheet - April 2008 (71KB PDF) | Simplified Energy Statement form for householders (23KB PDF) | Self Assessment Form 1 - Extensions (31KB PDF) | Self Assessment Form 2 - Roof Alterations (34KB PDF) | Self Assessment Form 3 - Outbuildings (26KB PDF) | Self Assessment Form 4 - Porches (21KB PDF) | Self Assessment Form 5 - Hardstandings (23KB PDF) | Help with PDFs

External links:
Planning Portal | Planning Portal - Planning Applications | Planning Portal Fee Calculator

See also:
1APP Standard Application Form | Council Offices | Sustainable Low-Carbon Buildings | Householder Planning | Amending Your Plans | Planning & Building General Information Planning & Building news and frequently asked questions

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