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Validation Requirements
New Black Country Validation Checklist goes live 1 September 2012
Following consultation on a new joint validation checklist covering the Black Country earlier this year, we are going live with a new document titled 'What do I need to submit a planning application?'. This replaces our previous local validation checklist and all planning applications received on or after the 1st September 2012 will need to take account of the revised information requirements. You can view the document and find out more in the link below:
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Apply here to make an online planning application.
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- Guidance notes on submitting electronic files with planning applications (PDF 20KB)
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Do you need help choosing the correct application forms?
Application Category | Application Form |
Householder Applications
| Download Householder Form with Conservation Area Consent Download Householder Form with Listed Building Consent Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) Notice Under Article 11 of Application for Planning Permission for Householder Development. Download the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Full Planning PermissionAny works relating to a flat, Applications to change the number of dwellings (flat conversions, building a separate house in the garden), Changes of use to part or all of the property to non-residential (including business) uses, Anything outside the garden of the property (including stables if in a separate paddock) | Download Full Planning Permission Form Download Full Planning Permission and Conservation Area Consent Form Download Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent Form Download Full Planning Permission and Advertisement Consent Form Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) Notice Under Article 6 of Application for Planning Permission (PDF 163KB) Download the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Outline Planning PermissionThis is when you need to know whether planning permission will be given for the erection of buildings prior to any detailed drawings being prepared. Under outline planning permission you have the option to Reserve Matters relating to design, external appearance, access, landscaping and siting for later approval | Download Outline Planning Permission with Some Matters Reserved Form Download Outline Planning Permission with All Matters Reserved Form Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) Notice Under Article 6 of Application for Planning Permission (PDF 163KB) Download the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Reserved MattersThis is when you wish to apply for Reserved Matters relating to a previous outline permission (see above). You will need to state on the application the original permission reference and the date the permission was granted. The original outline permission will lapse if the reserved matters have not been submitted to the Authority wihtin the stipulated time limit | Download Approval of Reserved Matters Form Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) Notice Under Article 6 of Application for Planning Permission (PDF 163KB) Download the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Listed Building ConsentYou will need to apply for listed building consent if either of the following cases apply:
| Download Listed Building Consent Form Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) Notice Under Article 6 of Application for Planning Permission (PDF 163KB) Download the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Conservation Area ConsentIf you live in a conservation area, you will need conservation area consent to do the following:
| Download Conservation Area Consent Form Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) Notice Under Article 6 of Application for Planning Permission (PDF 163KB) Download the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Lawful DevelopmentCertificateFor peace of mind that an existing or proposed use of a building is lawful or that the proposal doesn’t require planning permission, you can apply for a lawful development certificate. | Download Existing Use or Operation or Activity in Breach of Planning Form Download Proposed Use or Operation Form Additional DocumentsDownload the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Display of AdvertisementsThis form should be used for proposals to display an advertisement or sign which requires planning permission. The term advertisement covers a very wide range of advertisements and signs including:
| Download Advertisement(s) Consent Form Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) Download the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Non-Material Amendment | |
Extension of Time | Downlaod Extension of Time for Implementing Extant Planning Permissions Form  |
Removal/Approval ofConditionsRemoval/variation of conditionsThis form should be used to make an application for the removal or variation of a condition following the grant of planning permission or listed building consent. Approval of conditionsThis type of application will be necessary where a condition in a planning permission or a listed building consent requires details of a specified aspect of the development which was not fully described in the original application. These details need to be submitted for approval before the development can begin. | Download Removal or Variation of a Condition Form Download Approval of Details Reserved by Condition (Discharge/Compliance of Condition) Form |
Works to trees orhedgerow removal | Download Hedgerow Removal Notice Form Download Works to Trees and or Works to Trees in a Conservation Area Form Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) |
Prior NotificationSome proposals for developments involving telecommunications, demolition, agriculture or forestry are subject to a process whereby details are notified to the local planning authority prior to the development taking place. | Download A Proposed Building (agricultural or forestry development) Form Download A Proposed Road (agricultural or forestry development) Form Download Proposed Excavation or Deposit of Waste Material Form Download Proposed Fish Tank or Cage Form Download Proposed Permitted Development by Telecommunications Code Form Download Proposed Demolition Form Additional Documents'What do I need to submit a planning application?' (opens new window) Download the Supporting Documentation/Drawing Schedule to include with your application (DOC 92KB) |
Registration of a Town or Village Green | Download Form 44 Registration of a Town or village Greem Form |
Darlaston Local Development Order | Download Pre-Information Process Application Form (PDF 1.6MB) |
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Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well.
- Visit the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/buildingcontrol.htm
Additional help
Free Planning Aid is available from The Royal Town Planning Institute website You can also view an online Directory of planning consultants.
Contact the Planning Portal
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This page was last updated on 25 April 2013