Local List Consultation 2026

Consultation closes: Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 5pm

Following a review, we are consulting on changes to our Local List of Validation Requirements. This list sets out the types of information that we may need to be able to successfully validate and assess planning and related applications. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that local planning authorities should publish a local validation list for planning applications and review it frequently. The National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) states that a local validation list should be reviewed at least every 2 years.

Local validation requirements set out the information required when submitting your planning application. A validation list has two components:

• the national requirements, such as the application form, fee and certificates
• specific local requirements are known as the ‘Local List'

Consultation Draft

The Updated Draft Local List undergoing consultation can be viewed here.

The existing published Local List can be viewed here.

Respond to the consultation

The consultation will run for 6 weeks, closing on 5th May 2026, comments can be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by completing the form.

What happens next?

We will consider comments received and will then publish an updated local validation checklist in May 2026.