What is the site area on a planning application?
site area means the area of any land on which development is or is to be carried out. The land may include the whole or part of one lot, or more than one lot if they are contiguous to each other, but does not include the area of any land on which development is not permitted to be carried out under this Plan.
How long does a site notice need to be displayed?
The application must be received by the local authority within 2 weeks of the notice appearing in the local newspaper and the erection of the site notice. The site notice must remain in place for at least 5 weeks from the date of receipt of the planning application.
What is a site notice?
To inform the public that an application has been made; and. ◆ To invite the public to submit comments on the application. A site notice will contain the following information: (a) the place and hours at which the application is available for public.
Do I have to display a planning notice?
As a local planning authority we are required by law to publicise all planning applications. This can include advertisements in a local newspaper, site notices and neighbour notifications. Applications are also advertised weekly in the press and on the Council’s website.
What is site area?
The SA is the total area of the site within the site title boundaries (or the total area within the site title boundaries defined by the employer as the site for the building or buildings), excluding the footprint of the new building(s), measured on a horizontal plane. ‘
Does site area include building?
The site coverage assessment is much more simple. It is defined by the area covered by any existing or proposed buildings, with ‘building’ defined as a dwelling, carport or garage, verandah, or any other roofed building such as a shed, as described in Planning Practice Note 27.
How long is retention planning?
Generally, the local planning authority must make an initial decision on a planning application within 8 weeks of receiving the application and a further 4 weeks for a final decision or Final Grant of permission. The process may take longer should the authority need further information, or if any appeals were lodged.
How long is outline planning?
Outline Planning Permission has a duration of 5 years usually; however, the time limited condition of any application can be bespoke. The first 3 years are generally the reseved matters period but the approval is valid for 5 years generally. OPP establishes the principle of development on a portion of land.
What is a planning notice?
Local planning authorities must undertake a formal period of public consultation before making a decision on a planning application. Statutory notices ensure local residents are informed about applications that affect them.
When does a parish council have to make a planning application?
Where a parish council or Neighbourhood Forum is notified of a planning application, they must make any representations within 21 days. In the case of applications for public service infrastructure development made on or after 1st August 2021 the period is 18 days. How can delays in the statutory consultation phase be avoided?
What is a statutory consultation for planning permission?
Planning law prescribes circumstances where local planning authorities are required to consult specified bodies prior to a decision being made on an application. A list of statutory consultees on applications for planning permission is set out in Table 2.
How long does it take to register a planning application?
We need 4 working days from receipt of the documentation to validate and register new planning applications. Applications start on the date the valid documents and payment are received. follow the ‘Comment on this application’ link on the relevant planning application page
Where can I find information about my planning application?
If necessary planning applications can be inspected at the relevant Council offices. Our office locations and opening hours are on the Contact Planning page. The Online Planning Register provides details of planning applications, related documents, plans and the progress of all planning applications.