Types of application and criteria
All applications
Except for:
- Applications to vary or delete planning conditions.
Guidance and further information
Based on an up to date Ordnance Survey map, drawn to an appropriate metric scale for example, 1:1250, 1:2500. Direction of north is required for all applications.*
Site boundaries must (except for advertisement applications) be edged clearly with a red line and include all land necessary to carry out the development, for example, all land required for access to the site from a public highway, visibility splays, landscaping, car parking and open areas around buildings etc.
A blue line should be drawn around any other land owned or controlled by the applicant, close to or adjoining the application site.
A4 size should be used wherever possible and show at least 2 named roads and surrounding buildings and be site centred. Properties should be named or numbered to ensure the exact location is clear. Where necessary, road names and property names / numbers can be written onto the plan.
- You can purchase original location plans from the Planning Portal
- Ordnance Survey plans can also be obtained from the council on payment of a fee
*Please note we will not be able to accept plans which are in breach of copyright. (If you haven’t got an authorised copyright licence, the license number should be included on the plan) .