reserved-matters

Reserved matters

An application to provide details on appearance, means of access, landscaping, layout and scale, following an outline application

Submission details

Details about the submitted payload, including reference information, application types, specification profile, destination, documents, and fees

Submission reference

Specification profile

MHCLG core - The core national specification profile used by MHCLG.

GLA - The Greater London Authority profile used where GLA-specific requirements apply.

National public view - The national public view publication profile.

Submitted at

Created at

Document #1

Structure for submitted documents including reference, metadata, and file information

Reference

Name

Description

Document types

Acoustic report - A report measuring the noise environment for a new development or its effect within a proposed development

Affordable housing statement - This statement should set out how the development scheme will comply with the local authority’s affordable housing policy

Air quality assessment (AQA) - An assessment of the impact on air quality around the development and during the construction phase

Arboricultural impact assessment - A supporting report from an arboriculturist for any proposed work on trees - providing detail on the conditions of the trees on or next to the development site

Archaeological assessment - An evaluation to identify and assess the potential of an area to contain as-yet unrecorded archaeological sites

Biodiversity survey and report - Information on biodiversity interests and protected species and any possible impacts on them from the development, plus details of any measures proposed to mitigate or compensate for the impacts

Community infrastructure levy (CIL) form - A form that must be completed to determine whether the development is subject to a CIL payment

Condition of Trees - Written arboricultural advice

Completed application form - The application form that must be completed for all planning applications, including the relevant sections and questions

Daylight and sunlight assessment - An assessment to evaluate the potential impact of a proposed development on the amount of natural light received by surrounding properties

Design and access statement - A report accompanying and supporting a planning application that explains how a proposed development is a suitable response to the site and its setting, and demonstrates that it can be adequately accessed by prospective users

Elevation - existing - What a building or structure currently looks like from the outside at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100

Elevation - proposed - Showing how the building will look after work has been carried out at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100

Energy statement - A detailed report about how a planned development will meet the energy efficiency standards set by the local planning authority

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental Statement - A statement setting out an assessment of the likely environmental effects of the proposed development - this is only required if the local planning authority deem the application to have environmental impacts after the Environmental Impact Assessment has been assessed

Flood risk assessment - An assessment of flood risk that needs to be completed if the proposed development is within a flood risk zone to show the potential impacts of the development on flooding and propose mitigation, such as SuDs

Floor plan - existing - Floor plans showing the building as it is now, usually at a scale of 1:100, but can be 1:50 if done to maintain consistency from the elevation drawings

Floor plan - proposed - Floor plans showing the proposed changes to the building, usually at a scale of 1:100, but can be 1:50 if done to maintain consistency from the elevation drawings

Heritage impact assessment - If the site is close to a heritage asset or conservation area a report is needed to assess the effect of the proposed development on the significance of the heritage

Heritage statement - This statement describes a heritage asset, its significance and the proposed works that are being applied for

Hydrocarbon Licence - Proof of exploration rights from North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA)

Land contamination assessment - Report on potential land contamination issues - if contamination is found on site remediation and mitigation proposals will need to be included

Landscaping plan - A plan of a site considering both soft-landscaping (natural elements like flowers, trees, and grass) as well as hard-landscaping (man-made features like lawn furniture, fountains, and sheds)

Lighting assessment - A lighting assessment is required for all applications that include use of floodlighting or a significant amount of external lighting

Location plan - A location plan that shows the site outlined clearly in red in relation to the surrounding area, at a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500, showing at least 2 named roads and surrounding land and buildings. A blue line must be drawn around any other land owned by the applicant close to or adjoining the application site

Noise and Traffic Assessment - Evaluates operational impact on surrounding communities

Noise assessment - A report that assesses the impact of noise from the proposed development on the surrounding area

Site photographs - Pictures to show the existing context and condition of the site and surrounding area

Planning statement - The statement identifies the context and need for a proposed development, and assesses how the development is in accordance with the relevant national and local policies

Roof plan - existing - Drawing showing the roof as it is now

Roof plan - proposed - Drawing showing the proposed changes to the roof

Schedule of Works

Section - existing - A plan that shows an existing vertical cut through a building or site, revealing the interior and exterior profiles

Section - proposed - A plan that shows the proposed vertical cut through a building or site, revealing the interior and exterior profiles

Site plan - A site plan that shows the proposed development in relation to the site boundaries and other existing buildings at a scale of 1:200 or 1:500 is advised

Site restoration plan

Sketch Plan - Often a plan showing the position of the trees listed in an application

Statement of community involvement (SCI) - Sets out how residents and businesses have been involved in the design and development process of the proposals

Structural damage report - A report that relates specifically to the structural condition of the property if it has been affected by nearby trees

Subsidence Report - A report by an engineer or surveyor describing damage, vegetation, soil, roots, and repair proposals

Sustainable Drainage Strategy (SuDS)

Transport assessment or statement - A description and analysis of the existing transport conditions and details of the expected impact of the proposed development on the local transportation system

Travel plan - A package of actions to encourage safe, healthy and sustainable travel options for a new development

Ecology Assessment - A document to identify how protection of biodiversity and habitat quality will be achieved and enhanced, where possible.

Fire statement - A report that sets out how the proposal handles the fire safety aspects, including details of fire safety measures, access for firefighting, and evacuation plans.

Habitat baseline plan

Proposed habitat plan

Sustainability statement - A report that outlines how the development will meet sustainability objectives, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.

Biodiveristy Net Gain Metric - A metric used to assess the biodiversity value of a site before and after development, ensuring that the development results in a net gain for biodiversity.

Site investigation - A report or investigation assessing ground conditions and potential contamination risks at the site, including whether further investigation, risk assessment or remediation is needed.

Construction management plan - A plan setting out how construction works will be managed to reduce impacts during development, including matters such as access, deliveries, working hours, noise, dust and parking.

Waste management plan - A plan setting out how waste from the proposed development will be stored, collected, managed or disposed of during construction or operation.

Water impact assessment - An assessment of how the proposed development may affect water bodies, water quality, water supply or related water environments.

Uploaded date

File

Structure for digital files to be included in the submission of an application

Base64

Filename

MIME type

File size

Fee

Structure for application fees including amounts due, amounts paid, and transaction references

Amount

Amount paid

Transactions

Agent contact details

Name and contact information if an agent is being used.

Agent reference

Contact details

A substructure for recording contact details

Email

Phone number #1

A substructure for recording a phone number

Phone number

Contact priority

Primary - The preferred item to use

Secondary - The option to use if primary is not working

Agent details

Name and contact information if an agent is being used.

Agent obj

Details of the agent acting on behalf of the applicant, including name and organisation if applicable

Reference

Company

User role

Agent - A professional agent working for the applicant

Proxy - An individual working on behalf of the applicant but not in a professional capacity

A Person

Details of an individual

Title

First Name

Last Name

Address Text

Postcode

Applicant contact details

Telephone number and email address of the applicant.

Applicant reference

Contact details

A substructure for recording contact details

Email

Phone number #1

A substructure for recording a phone number

Phone number

Contact priority

Primary - The preferred item to use

Secondary - The option to use if primary is not working

Applicant details

Name and contact information for the parties making the application.

Applicant #1

Details of an individual applicant for the planning application, including their personal information and contact details

Reference

A Person

Details of an individual

Title

First Name

Last Name

Address Text

Postcode

Checklist

Checking whether all the requirements of the form have been met, such as proof of payment or supporting documentation.

National requirement types

Conflict of interest

Details of any conflict of interest that may exist between the applicant and planning authority.

Conflict to declare

Person reference

Conflict details

Declaration

Signed and dated verification of the application's accuracy.

Person reference

Declaration confirmed

Declaration date

Pre-application advice

Details of pre-application advice previously received from the planning authority

Pre-application advice sought

Officer name

Reference

Advice date

Advice summary

Description of the proposal

What development, works or change of use is proposed

Reserved matters

Access

Appearance

Landscaping

Layout

Scale

Related application details

Details about a related application including its reference, description and decision date

Reference

Description

Decision date

Site details

Where the proposed development will be built.

Site location #1

Details about the location of a development site, including its boundary, address, and/or coordinates

Site boundary

Address Text

Postcode

Easting

Northing

Latitude

Longitude

Description

UPRNs

Site Visit Details

Information to help the planning authority arrange a site visit

Site seen from public area

Site visit contact type

Applicant - The applicant of the application

Agent - The agent who completed the form

Contact reference

Other contact

Details of another contact person for site visits when not using the applicant or agent

Full name

Phone number

Email

Supporting information

Any additional information which will help with the planning application

Replacement drawing #1

Details of an approved drawing being replaced by a new drawing, including references to both old and new drawings

Old drawing reference

New drawing reference

Reason