Issue - meetings

Report DRR18/027

National Government Guidance required Local Planning Authorities to undertake a regular review of their validation requirements for planning applications.  It was necessary to ensure that the list remained fit for purpose in the context of changes to national legislation and Development Plan Policies.

The report set out:-

-  the national and standard requirements for all application types (including householder applications); and

-  technical supporting statements/documents required for more complex applications (which could be requested for householder applications if required).

Members were requested to formally adopt a revised Local List of Validation Requirements.

The Chief Planner advised that in accordance with changes to government guidance and standard practice, it was intended that Financial Viability information could be made publicly available.

Councillor Joel referred to pre-application enquiries and asked what documents were requested at this stage.  The Chief Planner informed Members that the Council’s planning portal set out the documents and information needed which varied for each type of scheme but in general details of elevation, plans and costs were required.  An ‘in principle’ stage had recently been introduced for larger development applications.

The Bromley Portal differed from the National Portal in that it covered slightly different areas.  Bromley’s Local Validation Requirements may be referred to in regard to developments in Conservation Areas and Areas of Special Residential Character.

The Chairman noted that all applicants were asked for a Design and Access Statement and asked if the required documentation varied between different types of development such as normal household applications and major developments.  The Chief Planner confirmed that documents required would be in proportion to the size of the development.  Major applications would require fuller details.

RESOLVED that the revised Local List of Validation Requirements be formally adopted.