Pre-application advice service
We welcome and encourage discussions before a planning application is submitted by a developer to the local planning authority (LPA). It has been shown that there are a number of benefits to obtaining pre-application advice, which include a reduction in the time and cost involved in producing proposals as well as a reduction in the subsequent cost of abortive applications. Clarifying the information, you need to provide with your application will also help speed up the decision-making process once an application has been submitted.
All information provided in the pre-application advice service will include the relevant level of detail and supporting information necessary to provide a valid assessment of whether an education contribution is likely to be required and the amount that this is likely to be.
The pre-application advice service can be obtained via the developer online advice / data request form where an appropriate fee will be charged, determined by the type of enquiry. All of the requirements for the form will need to be completed online, including the development detail, any requested evidence and full payment.
Once you have completed your application, there is an opportunity to register to the site so that in future you will be able to recall any previous applications and take advantage of an auto-fill option, which copies over your contact details on to future requests for information.
Similar pre-application advice to assist developers in preparing to submit planning applications can be requested from specialists in:
By using the online application and payment facility you can apply and pay for any of these disciplines, as required, at the same time.
Please note: A written response will be provided as soon as practicable and will reflect the level of detail that you have provided. Large scale developments and/or developments that are outside an adopted or working local plan are likely to take longer to consider.
