{"id":13280,"date":"2019-02-04T00:23:45","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T00:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examchum.uk\/?p=13280"},"modified":"2019-02-04T18:26:01","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T18:26:01","slug":"planning-application-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examchum.uk\/landscape-architecture\/planning-application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Planning Application process?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The diagram below provides a quick overview of the planning application process. The Local Planning Authority<\/a>\u00a0should guide you through the process if a Planning Consultant has not been appointed.<\/p>\n

Pre-App discussions with the LPA<\/h4>\n

Before submitting an application whether Full or Outline, you would need to arrange a meeting with the Local Planning Authority and discuss your development proposals. This will enable you to understand what the LPA thinks that could be an obstacle for its approval. They will also provide useful guidance to address any issues at a very early stage and improve the chances of approval.\u00a0\"Planning<\/p>\n

Application type<\/h4>\n

The type of application that will be submitted (Full \/ Outline \/ Reserved Matters etc) depends on the project and the overall strategy. Read more on the types of applications available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Submission<\/h4>\n

Once the application package has been put together (in large projects a Planning Consultant would probably have been appointed by the Client to coordinate this) it can be submitted online either through the Planning Portal or in paper to the LPA. The correct fees need to have been calculated as well at the time of the submission, to avoid delays.<\/p>\n

Validation<\/h4>\n

The application package is validated by the LPA against their checklist of required documents and drawings. If there is anything missing, the LPA will request for it before registering the application.<\/p>\n

Acknowledgement<\/h4>\n

The LPA acknowledges the submission of the valid application package and registers it.<\/p>\n

Publicising, consultation, representations<\/h4>\n

The application is publicised and can now be accessible to the public online on the LPA’s website using a unique reference number or in a paper copy. The LPA contacts the key statutory consultees<\/a> to receive opinions on the proposals.<\/p>\n

The general public can comment on the proposals (representations<\/a>) and may affect the decision outcome, especially for sensitive projects.<\/p>\n

Consideration<\/h4>\n

A Planning Officer (with delegated powers) is appointed to the application OR if the project is complex a Planning Committee will make the decision.<\/p>\n

Application outcome<\/h4>\n

There are four possible outcomes on the decision:<\/p>\n