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Planning Permission - V2
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 www.planningportal.co.uk. There are guidance notes and help text available on this website
to assist you to complete the application form
Certificate of ownership / Agricultural holdings certificate
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 found easily.
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Site Plan / Block Plan
When required: All applications
Scale: 1:500, 1:200, 1:100
What information is required?
The proposed development in relation to the site boundaries and other existing buildings on the site.
The existing and proposed parking arrangements and details of the access to the highway.
If a new vehicular access is proposed show the dimensions & visibility splays of the new access.
Any trees or hedges on your own property or on adjoining properties which are within falling distance of
the proposed development.
Floor Plans & Elevations
When required:
Where alterations and/or extensions to an existing building are proposed.
When new outbuildings are proposed, all elevations of the new outbuilding are required.
Where any development is proposed below ground level.
Yes No
Scale: 1:100 or 1:50, must show a metric scale bar.
Accurately drawn to the chosen scale and consistency between the existing and proposed plans.
It would be helpful if at least one dimension is annotated.
What information is required?
The existing and proposed oor plans and elevations of the development. Extent of basements to be
shown as a dotted line.
If the application site falls within the Metropolitan Green Belt (MGB) then full oor plans of the existing
dwelling and outbuildings within 5 metres of the dwelling will be required.
If extension to/replacement of /erection of outbuilding in Green Belt & Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty (AONB) then oor plans and elevations of any outbuilding to be demolished and proposed
outbuildings are required, and a clear block plan showing all existing & proposed structures on site.
Existing & Proposed Roof Plans
When required:
Where any roof is being altered and the change cannot be adequately shown on the elevation plans.
Yes No
Scale: 1:100 or 1:50, must show a metric scale bar.
Accurately drawn to the chosen scale and consistency between the existing and proposed plans.
It would be helpful if at least one dimension is annotated.
What information is required?
The shape of the roof, including any areas cut-away or proposed to be used for balconies; seating.
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Site Sections / Cross Sections
When required:
Where the development is on a steep incline/decline.
Where a new vehicular access is proposed.
Where any development is proposed below ground level.
Yes No
Scale: 1:100 or 1:50, must show a metric scale bar.
Accurately drawn to the chosen scale and consistency between the existing and proposed plans.
It would be helpful if at least one dimension is annotated.
What information is required?
The existing and proposed site levels, and nished oor levels, with levels related to a dened datum
point.
If proposing a new vehicular access please include a cross section with the dimensions and visibility
splays of the new access shown.
Design & Access Statement
When required:
Required for major developments
Required when providing 1 or more dwellings in a Conservation area or World Heritage Site
Required when proposing building(s) where oor space to be created is 100m² or more in a Conservation
area or World Heritage Site
Yes No
What information is required?
Written statement of design principles and concepts that have been applied to the development and how
issues relating to access have been dealt with. Where demolition is involved, the statement should go
further and provide an explanation and justication for the proposed demolition.
A Conservation Area Assessment and Listed Building Assessment will be required if the site is within a
conservation area or affecting the setting of a conservation area and the listed building assessment will be
required for all Listed Building Consent applications. This can form part of the Design & Access Statement
and the statement should include:
A schedule of works to the Listed Building.
An assessment of the impact of the development or the setting of a Listed Building or adjacent Listed
Buildings.
The impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
Policy Drivers:
National Planning Policy Framework
The Development Management Procedure Order 2015
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Flood Risk Assessment
When required:
When the development is within Flood Zone 2 or 3 (with certain limited exceptions) and if your proposal
meets the criteria set out in the Environment Agency Flood Risk Standing advice.
Yes No
What information is required?
Proportionate flood risk assessment:
www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-assessment-for-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
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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Biodiversity
When required:
When the development is proposed within/adjacent to sites designated as Sites of Special Scientic Interest;
Local Wildlife Sites; sites where there are known protected species; agricultural buildings to be converted/
demolished; works within/adjacent to woodland, heathland, meadows, grassland, parkland, pasture, ponds,
slow owing watercourses, rough grassland, watercourses; affects derelict, disused or run down buildings or
land in the countryside and; major development proposals.
Yes No
What information is required?
Ecological Scoping Survey or Ecological Site Assessment
Where Scoping Surveys or Site Assessments recommend further surveys then these Protected Species
reports must be carried out prior to the application being submitted and included within supporting
documentation.
Policy Drivers:
Policy SP1 ‘Design of New Development and Conservation’ of Sevenoaks District Council’s Core Strategy
Policy SP11 ‘Biodiversity’ of Sevenoaks District Council’s Core Strategy
Where to look for further assistance:
Natural England Standing Advice: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/planningdevelopment/
spatialplanning/standingadvice/default.aspx
Planning Obligation(s) Draft Head of Terms for S106 Legal
When required:
When the development proposes more than 10 new residential units; or more than 5 new residential units if
the site is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or for smaller developments where the gross oor space
of the completed development is greater than 1,000 sq m;.
Yes No
What information is required?
For applications where on-site affordable housing is required but a nancial contribution is proposed
only: A full draft S106 Agreement for affordable housing contribution including copy of Title Deeds
and Solicitors’ details; A supporting statement setting out how the contribution was calculated, with
independent verication and details of why on-site provision in accordance with Policy SP3 is not
proposed; A viability statement to support a nancial contribution for affordable housing below the
requirements of Policy SP3. If a Vacant Building Credit is being claimed details of how this has been
calculated must be included.
For applications where on-site affordable housing is required and the development proposes to meet
the requirements of Policy SP3: An affordable housing statement including information concerning
both the affordable housing and any market housing and an indication of where on the development the
affordable housing is proposed. Include the numbers of residential units, the mix of units with numbers of
habitable rooms and/or bedrooms or the oor space of the new units. The levels or types of affordability
or tenure proposed for different units should be clearly and fully explained. The statement should also
include the proposed timing of the provision and should include as a minimum draft heads of terms for a
planning obligation or should be accompanied by a Unilateral Undertaking. If a Vacant Building Credit is
being claimed details of how this has been calculated must be included. In preparing the statement, and
any proposal advice can be obtained from planning ofcers during pre-application discussions.
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Policy Drivers:
National Planning Policy Framework and National Planning Policy Guidance
Policy SP3 ‘Provision of Affordable Housing’ of Sevenoaks District Council’s Core Strategy
Sevenoaks Affordable Housing SPD
Where to look for further assistance:
Pre-application advice with a planning ofcer
www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/preapplicationadvice
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Documents October 2011
www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/affordablehousing
Telephone the Duty Planner on 01732 227000, option 3
Gypsy Status
Is Gypsy status being claimed as part of this application? If yes please answer the questions stated below.
Yes No
When required:
Please provide additional information so we can assess the Gypsy status in accordance with Planning Policy
Guidance. Please complete the questions listed below (use additional sheets if required).
List of questions:
1. Please provide details of family background and travel for work purposes over the last 10 years
2. If no travelling for work purposes has taken place over the last 2 years, or it is proposed to give up the
travelling lifestyle, please explain why.
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3. If you have ceased travelling temporarily, please explain why, when you ceased travelling and when you
expect to return to travelling.
4. Where do you or your client and their family currently live and what are your or your client’s current
accommodation arrangements?
5. Does your client/do you, travel for the purpose of earning a living? If yes please explain what you do.
Yes No
6. Who is to be living on the site? Please give names and family relationships.
7. If more than one family (parents and children) intend to occupy the site, how long have they been
travelling together and how important is it that they stay together?
8. Do any of the residents have any particular health needs which affect their day to day lives or educational
needs which they would like the Council to take into account? Where possible these should be supported
by written evidence from educational or medical authorities. Please note that these many become public
documents and should be written with this in mind.
Yes No
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9. How many caravans will normally be on the site, and what type: touring or static?
10. Are any buildings proposed? If yes, please provide details.
Yes No
11. Is any business use of the site proposed? If yes, please provide details.
Yes No
12. Please explain why you/your client needs a site and why have you or your client chosen this particular
site?
13. Why has your client/have you chosen to reside in the Sevenoaks District?
14. Were any other sites within the District considered? Please provide evidence where available.
Yes No
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15. What efforts have been made to nd an alternative site? Please provide evidence where available.
16. Is this permission sought on a temporary or permanent basis? If temporary, for how long and why?
17. Does your client/do you have any family living locally?
Yes No
18. How many children does your client/do you have and what are their ages?
19. Do any of the children attend local schools? If yes, where?
Yes No
20. In the event that your client/you cannot stay at the above site, where would they/you reside as an
alternative location?
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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 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 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 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