What do I need for a planning application?

To submit a planning application in the UK, you’ll need to provide a comprehensive set of documents and drawings that clearly demonstrate your proposal’s design, context, and compliance with local planning policies.

While requirements can vary slightly between local authorities, a typical application includes:

• Application Form – Completed via the Planning Portal
• Site Location Plan – A scaled plan (usually 1:1250 or 1:2500) showing the site in context, with the boundary of the application site edged in red.
• Block Plan (Site Plan) – A more detailed plan (typically 1:500 or 1:200) showing the proposal within the site boundary and its relationship to surrounding buildings and features.
• Existing and Proposed Plans and Elevations – To illustrate what is currently on site and what is being proposed, including dimensions, materials, and design details.
• Design and Access Statement – For certain developments, especially in sensitive locations, this outlines the design rationale, how the proposal responds to its context, and how access has been considered.
• Ownership Certificate – Declares the ownership of the land and any notifications served to other parties with an interest in the site.
• Planning Fee – A fee payable to the local authority, calculated based on the nature and scale of the development.

Depending on the project and location, additional supporting documents may be required, such as:

• Heritage Statements (for Listed Buildings or properties in conservation areas)
• Tree Surveys
• Flood Risk Assessments
• Ecology Reports
• Transport or Highways Assessments
• Sustainability construction assessments

At HollandGreen, we guide clients through this process, ensuring all documentation is accurate, policy-compliant, and tailored to maximise the application’s chance of success.

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For more guidance on Planning Applications visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-application.