What will I need to submit a Planning Application?

For most projects your design will need to be taken to the stage of scheme level drawings and generally you will need to supply the following documentation as a minimum:-

• Application form (downloadable from your Local Authority Planning website and mandatory since 6th May 2008) including a detailed description of the proposed works
• 1:20 drawings covering existing and proposed elevations and plans
• Location plans
• Appropriate Fee

You may also have to supply design and access statements and other information depending on your location and specific circumstances.

As a guide it generally takes 8 weeks from submission of a planning application to a decision. Please note you will require a location plan and a statutory application fee to accompany your application.

Advice on how to approach this process is available Making_Better_Planning_Applications_-_Report .