Residential pre application enquiries

Minor development  

Residential new build or conversion schemes for 1 to 9 units (with or without additional floorspace).

Physical or design amendment to previously approved schemes of any size. 

Medium development  

Residential new build or conversion schemes for 10 to 19 units (with or without additional floorspace).  

Major development  

Residential new build or conversion schemes for 20 or more units  

What to expect: 

• a formal written response in the form of a letter 
• a 25 working day timescale for a response (for minor and medium development  
• a 30 working days timescale for a response for major), unless an extension of time is agreed 
• input from a Planning or Senior Planning Officer 
• a full analysis of a proposal and officer opinion as to issues or merits of a particular proposal 
• once a formal response is received the pre application will be closed with any further discussion attracting a further fee

What not to expect: 

• a site visit or meeting, the case officer will determine if this is needed
• input from all consultees
• a guaranteed outcome on a planning application

Should you decide that you would like a more detailed pre-application we are happy to enter into a PPA

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