Pre-application planning advice
Before you make a planning application, we recommend that you use our pre-application planning advice service. By using this service, we can check that you are on the right lines before you apply. This could save you time and money and improve your chances of having your proposal approved.
If you are unsure whether you need to apply for planning permission see Do I need planning permission?
We offer four levels of pre-application advice depending on the size complexity of a proposal.
- Level 1 - district or town-wide impact (major sites)
- Level 2 - neighbourhood impact (major sites)
- Level 3 - street impact (smaller sites)
- Level 4 - householder development (smaller sites)
Charges for major sites
Level 1 and 2 written advice (each piece): (£280 + VAT) - £336.
Level 1 and 2 meetings with officers (per meeting followed by written advice):
(£660 + VAT) - £792.
- Level 1 written advice will only be provided after an initial meeting.
- Meetings are expected to last no longer than one hour, including travelling time if the meeting is on site.
Charges for smaller sites
Level 3 written advice: (£120 + VAT) - £144.
Level 4 written advice: (£60 + VAT) - £72.
Level 3 and 4 meetings with officers (per meeting followed by written advice): (£660 + VAT) - £792.
Meetings are expected to last no longer than one hour.
Payment of charges
To pay for your enquiry by credit or debit card please leave a contact telephone number on your application form and we will contact you to take payment.
Request pre-application planning advice
Use the form below to request pre-application advice. Details about the service for major sites and smaller sites are available in the advice notes below.