Planning Validation
Application for approval of reserved matters - V9
Please provide two sets of all documentation relating to the application (an original plus a copy) except if the
application is submitted via the Planning Portal, or if the application is a joint application i.e. Listed Building or
Conservation Area Consent when three sets are required (an original plus two copies).
National Requirements
Application form
When required:
All applications completed, together with a full description of the proposed works.
Where to look for further assistance:
Apply online at https://www.planningportal.co.uk. There are guidance notes and help text available on this
website to assist you to complete the application form.
Certicate of ownership / Agricultural holdings certicate:
Please ensure ONE of either Certicate A, B, C or D is completed signed and dated within the
21 days prior to submission.
Declaration:
Please ensure this is completed signed and dated within the 21 days prior to submission.
Fees
Correct fee
Exemptions and reductions may apply in certain cases. Full details can be found on:
www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/planningfees or telephone the Validation Team on 01732 227000.
Drawings
Policy Drivers:
The Development Management Procedure Order 2015
CLG Guidance on Information Requirements and Validation – March 2010
Site Location Plan
When required: All applications
Scale: 1:2500 or 1:1250
What information is required?
Up to date map with site edged clearly with a red line, and any other land owned outlined in blue.
Any required visibility splays and access to the site from the public highway.
The direction of north.
The plan must cover a large enough area to enable the location to be easily found.
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Sections
When required: All applications
Scale: 1:100, 1:50 - must show a metric scale bar
What information is required?
Existing and proposed site sections and nished oor and site levels. It would be helpful if at least one
dimension is annotated.
Reserved Matters
Layout
Is layout to be considered in this application? Yes No
What information is required?
If yes:
Block plan/ site plan (scale 1:500, 1:200 or 1:100 and must show a metric scale bar) sufcient to show
the position of all new buildings on the site, the position of existing development on adjoining sites and
parking layout.
Existing and proposed oor plans (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar). It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated).
Existing and proposed roof plans (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar). It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated).
Existing and proposed elevations (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar). It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated)
Scale
Is scale to be considered in this application? Yes No
What information is required?
If yes:
Block plan/ site plan (scale 1:500, 1:200 or 1:100 and must show a metric scale bar ) sufcient to
show the position of all new buildings on the site, the position of existing development on adjoining sites
and parking layout.
Existing and proposed oor plans (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar. It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated).
Existing and proposed roof plans (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar. It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated).
Existing and proposed elevations (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar. It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated).
Street scene drawing (scale 1:200 or 1:100 and must show a metric scale bar. It would be helpful if at
least one dimension is annotated.) showing the relationship to adjacent development.
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Appearance
Is appearance to be considered in this application? Yes No
What information is required?
If yes:
Block plan/ site plan (scale 1:500, 1:200 or 1:100 and must show a metric scale bar ) sufcient to
show the position of all new buildings on the site, the position of existing development on adjoining sites
and parking layout.
Existing and proposed oor plans (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar. It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated).
Existing and proposed roof plans (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar. It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated).
Existing and proposed elevations (scale 1:100 or 1:50 and must show a metric scale bar. It would be
helpful if at least one dimension is annotated).
Access
Is access to be considered in this application? Yes No
What information is required?
If yes:
Block plan/ site plan (scale 1:500, 1:200 or 1:100 and must show a metric scale bar) showing the
position of the proposed/new accesses and/or the position and details of any accesses to be closed.
The plan should also include details for circulation within the site, including facilities for cyclists and
pedestrians.
Landscaping
Is landscaping to be considered in this application? Yes No
What information is required?
If yes:
Landscaping plan (scale 1:200) showing the treatment of private and public space through hard and
soft measures including:
The position of all existing trees/ shrubs to be retained and those to be removed
Size, species and density of all proposed trees/shrubs
Method of ground preparation
Proposed nished levels or contours
Means of enclosure
Car parking layouts; other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas
Hard surfacing materials
Minor artefacts and structures (e.g. furniture, play equipment, refuse or other storage units, signs,
lighting etc.)
Proposed and existing functional services above and below ground (e.g. drainage, power,
communications cables, pipelines etc. indicating lines, manholes, supports etc.)
Retained historic landscape features
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Local Requirements
Flood Risk Assessment
When required:
When the development is within Flood Zone 2 or 3. Yes No
What information is required?
Proportionate ood risk assessment:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ood-risk-assessment-planning-applications
Policy Drivers:
National Planning Policy Framework
Where to look for further assistance:
Detailed Guidance and the Flood Risk Standing Advice can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ood-risk-assessment-standing-advice or http://planningguidance.
planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/ood-risk-and-coastal-change/site-specic-ood-risk-assessment-
checklist/
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
When required:
Any proposal that is within a C3 Residential Use Class, which includes proposals for a new dwelling(s),
a change of use to a dwelling, a residential annex or a total of 100 square metres or more of extensions/
outbuilding to an existing dwelling. (For the purposes of CIL a development is normally a residential
annex if it is wholly within the curtilage of the main dwelling and can be used as self contained living
accommodation, but it can be used ancillary to the main dwelling.).
Any proposal for an increase in oor space of 100 square metres or more where the use is: supermarkets
and superstores; Retail - primarily selling convenience goods; Retail warehousing.
Yes No
What information is required?
A completed ‘Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - Determining whether Development may be CIL liable.
Planning application Additional Information Requirement Form.’ This can be found online at:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/1app/forms/cil_questions.pdf.
The form gives us the information to: a) decide if it is CIL Liable and; b) to calculate the liability.
Where to look for further assistance:
More information and details including exemptions and reliefs etc. can be found on our website at:
www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/cilguidance
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Other documents
Please indicate whether you are including any of the documents listed below in support of your application:
Yes No Affordable Housing Statement
Yes No Air Quality Assessment
Yes No Biodiversity; Ecological Site Assessment, Ecological Survey and Protected Species
Yes No Contaminated Land Investigation
Yes No Development Contributions Viability Statement
Yes No Drainage Strategy
Yes No Economic Statement
Yes No Employment Land Study
Yes No Environmental Impact Statement
Yes No Heritage Statement
Yes No Landscaping
Yes No Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
Yes No Listed Building and Conservation Area Assessment
Yes No Lighting Assessment/Details of Lighting Scheme
Yes No Listed Building and Conservation Area Assessment
Yes No Noise Impact Assessment
Yes No Open Space Assessment
Yes No Other plans to describe the proposal
Yes No Parking/Servicing Details
Yes No Photographs/ photomontages showing the whole of the building and its setting and/
or the particular section of the building affected by the proposal(s)
Yes No Planning Obligation(s) Draft Heads of Terms for S106 Agreement
Yes No Planning Statement
Yes No Refuse Disposal including Site Waste Management Details
Yes No Renewable Energy Assessment
Yes No Retail Assessments – Need, Sequential Approach and Impact Assessments
Yes No Statement of Community Involvement
Yes No Structural Survey
Yes No Sun/Daylight Assessment
Yes No Sustainable Design and Construction Assessment
Yes No Telecommunications Development – Supplementary Information
Yes No Transport Assessment and Travel Plan
Yes No Tree Survey
Yes No Utilities Statement
Yes No Ventilation/Extraction Details
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Authorisation
We will check each application against the appropriate checklist. Should we need further information to
process your application we will also contact you and hold the application as invalid until further information
is submitted.
If you tell us that you do not think the information listed above is required and give us your reasons we will
not declare it invalid. If insufcient justication is provided, the application will be declared invalid. We will
then explain to you why it is invalid.
N.B. Failure to submit any of the requirements will result in the application not being registered.
Please sign name electronically, no signature required.
Signed (print): Date:
Any further information