Application checklist Appendix 2: Basic requirements
1. Application Form | |
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Requirement | Advice |
All applications must be accompanied by a Planning Application form Exceptions:
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2. Ownership Certificate | |
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Requirement | Advice |
All applications must be accompanied by an Ownership Certificate. Exceptions:
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3. Confirmation of reserved matters (outline applications only) | |
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Requirement | Advice |
All applications for outline planning permission must confirm which matter(s) are reserved for subsequent approval and which matter(s) are to be determined at the outline stage. This enables the Council to check whether the right level of information has been provided in accordance with Article 3(4) of the Planning (General Development Procedure) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015). “Reserved matters” means any of the following matters, details of which have not been provided as part of outline planning permission, namely— What information do I need to provide?
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4. Site Location Plan | |
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Requirement | Advice |
All applications must be accompanied by a Site Location Plan Exceptions:
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Use an up-to-date map that shows surrounding properties
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5. Plans and Drawings | |
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Requirement | Advice |
Applications must be accompanied by appropriate plans and drawings to a specified scale |
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Block plan A technical plan showing the existing and proposed layout of the site. This should include:
When is it needed?
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Elevations A technical drawing that shows the external appearance of the proposal from each of its four sides Exceptions:
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Floor Plans A technical drawing that shows the internal layout of the building When is it needed?
Exceptions:
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Roof Plan A technical drawing that shows the design of the roof from above When is it needed?
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Levels When is it needed?
Exceptions:
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Sections A technical drawing that shows a cut-away section of the building or land When is it needed?
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6. Design and Access Statement | |
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Requirement | Advice |
A written statement required for certain types of application that sets out:
When is it needed?
Exceptions:
Read development management practice notes (link opens in new window) for more information. |
The Design & Access Statement must: ✓ explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the development; ✓ demonstrate the steps taken to appraise the context of the development and how the design of the development takes that context into account; ✓ explain the policy or approach adopted as to access, and in particular, how—
✓ describe how features which ensure access to the development for disabled people will be maintained; ✓ state what, if any, consultation has been undertaken on issues relating to access to the development and what account has been taken of the outcome of any such consultation; ✓ explain how any specific issues which might affect access to the development have been addressed; and ✓ explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to take into account environmental sustainability. Why is it needed?
To comply with Sections 40(3) an 86(2) of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011; and Article 3(3)(f) and 6 of the Planning (General Development Procedure) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 |
7. Pre-application Community Consultation Report | |
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Requirement | Advice |
All Major Planning Applications
When is it needed?
Why is it needed?
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The report should include the following details: ✓ Details of any community or residents’ steering group(s) established; ✓ what consultation was undertaken, when and with whom; ✓ dates, venues and numbers attended for all consultation events and meetings; ✓ details of how public events were made as accessible as possible to all members of the community; ✓ evidence of the consultation, e.g. dates and copies of advertisements, reference to material made available at events, minutes of meetings, samples of letters / leaflets if applicable; ✓ the comments made by the general public and those consulted; ✓ whether and how these comments have been taken into account in the development proposals; ✓ summary of the main issues/comments raised through the consultation and how they have been responded to; ✓ details of any amendments to the proposal as a result of the consultation; and ✓ details of any existing liaison arrangements, agreements with the local community or monitoring that is proposed during the construction and operational phases. You can read more guidance can be found in Development Management Practice Note 10 (link opens in new window) |
8. Fee | |
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Requirement | Advice |
Applications for the following must be accompanied by a Fee (*exemptions apply):
A fee is not required for applications for the following:
*Exceptions:
✓ the application relates to the provision of community facilities (including sports grounds) and playing fields; and ✓ the council is satisfied that the development is to be carried out on land which is, or is intended to be, occupied by the club, society or other organisation and to be used wholly or mainly for the carrying out of its objects Why is it needed?
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Basic Requirements (by Application Type)
The basic information needed may vary according to the type of application and permission that is sought. The following table indicates
Application Type | Required Information |
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Full Planning Permission |
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Outline Planning Permission |
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Approval of Reserved Matters |
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Variation or removal of a condition |
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Advertisement Consent |
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Listed Building Consent |
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Conservation Area Consent (Demolition) |
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Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) |
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Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) |
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Prior Application Notice (PAN) |
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Confirmation of details required by a condition (discharge of condition) |
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Non-Material Change |
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* See Appendix 2.