Planning application forms and checklists
Applications can be made on line via the Planning Portal or by using one of our application forms.
You can either submit your application electronically, through the Planning Portal, via post or by hand.
We can not accept applications submitted by email.
The application will then be processed and you will be notified, either in writing or by email, if the application is valid or if there are outstanding documents.
Please note we are not able to check applications on an ad hoc basis.
Applying via the Planning Portal
The Planning Portal provides a number of guides to help users when making an application.
Application forms and guidance notes
Applications cannot not be started until all the correct information and documentation is received including the form(s) correctly completed, the correct fee, where due, and the appropriate supporting plans and documents. Failure to supply sufficient information could also result in an application being refused.
If you need help, you can ask us for advice before making an application.
Planning application fees
When submitting a planning application the fee will depend on the type and size of application. Fees should be paid at the same time as the application is submitted. If there is no fee or the fee is incorrect you will be notified. If you are submitting your application via the Planning Portal you can also pay online.
Fees and charges - Planning application
Data protection
Uttlesford District Council is the data controller for any personal information you provide to the council.
You can find more information on your data protection rights or how to contact our Data Protection Officer in our Planning, Building Control and Enforcement Privacy Notice.
Guidance
For advice on completing an application form please refer to the guidance notes and then to the appropriate checklist to ensure that the correct documents are included. Further details on the required documents are available on our Validating applications - help for agents and applicants page.
- Checklists
- Validation checklists
- Householder application forms
- Full application forms
- Listed building consent
- Conservation area form
- Outline application forms
- Approval of reserved matters and conditions
- Lawful development certificates
- Prior notifications
- Trees and hedges
- Other forms
Checklists
SuDs checklists
SuDS water quantity and quality LLFA technical assessment proforma (PDF) [514KB]
Biodiversity checklists
Biodiversity checklist for Householder and Listed Building applications (PDF) [150KB] This must be be submitted with all Householder and Listed Building applications.
Biodiversity checklist for all Minor planning applications (PDF) [197KB] This must be submitted with all Minor planning applications (including change of use applications).
Biodiversity checklist for all Major planning applications on the Place Services website. This must be submitted with all Major planning applications.
Land contamination checklist
Land contamination checklist (PDF) [143KB] This must to be submitted with all applications and prior notifications for the conversion of agricultural and former agricultural buildings.
Fire statement
Fire statement (PDF) [149KB] This is required from1 August 2021 for buildings 18m or higher or with 7 storeys or more.
Guidance notes for fire statements (PDF) [1MB]
Validation checklists
These checklists will help you make sure that you are submitting all the correct documents that are needed for your application.
Householder application checklists
Validation Checklist for a Householder Application (PDF) [2MB]
Validation Checklist for a Householder Application and Listed Building Consent (PDF) [202KB]
Validation Checklist for Permitted Development for Larger Extensions to Households (PDF) [152KB]
Full application checklists
Validation Checklist for a Full Planning Application (PDF) [391KB]
Validation Checklist for a Full Planning Application and Listed Building Consent (PDF) [372KB]
Validation Checklist for a Full Planning Application and Conservation Area Consent (PDF) [373KB]
Validation Checklist for Advertisement Consent (PDF) [201KB]
Validation Checklist for Full Planning Permission and Advertisement Consent (PDF) [356KB]
Listed building checklists
Validation Checklist for Listed Building Consent (PDF) [187KB]
Outline application checklists
Validation Checklist for Outline Planning Applications Some Matter Reserved (PDF) [380KB]
Validation Checklist for Outline Planning Applications All Matter Reserved (PDF) [381KB]
Reserved matters and conditions checklists
Validation Checklist for Approval of Reserved Matters following outline permission (PDF) [271KB]
Lawful development checklists
Prior approval checklists
Validation Checklist for Householder Prior Approvals - Class A, Part 1, Schedule 2 (PDF) [99KB]
Other checklists
Householder application forms
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Householder Application for planning permission for works or extension to a Dwelling | Download form (PDF) [695KB] | |
| Householder Application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building | Download form (PDF) [1MB] | |
| Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling and for relevant demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation area | Download form (PDF) [1MB] |
Full application forms
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Planning Permission | ||
| Application for Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for alteration, extension or demolition of a listed building | Download form (PDF) [1MB] | |
| Application for Planning Permission and for relevant demolition of an unlisted building in a conservation area | Download form (PDF) [1MB] | |
| Application for Planning Permission and consent to display an advertisement | Download form (PDF) [1MB] |
Listed building consent
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Listed Building Consent for alterations, extensions or demolition of a listed building | Download form (PDF) [719KB] |
Conservation area form
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation area | Download form (PDF) [1017KB] |
Outline application forms
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved | Download form (PDF) [1MB] | |
Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved | Download form (PDF) [1MB] |
Approval of reserved matters and conditions
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for approval of reserved matters following an outline approval | Download form (PDF) [1018KB] | |
| Application for approval of details reserved by condition | Download form (PDF) [670KB] |
Lawful development certificates
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use or operation or activity including those in breach of a planning condition | Download form (PDF) [1MB] | |
| Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development | Download form (PDF) [992KB] | |
| Application for a certificate of lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building | Download form (PDF) [167KB] | None available |
Prior notifications
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development- proposed building | Download form (PDF) [978KB] | |
| Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - proposed road | Download form (PDF) [980KB] | |
| Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - excavation/waste material | Download form (PDF) [983KB] | |
| Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural or forestry development - proposed fish tank (cage) | Download form (PDF) [15KB] | |
| Prior Notification of proposed development in respect of permitted development by telecommunications code systems operators | Download form (PDF) [985KB] | |
| Application for prior notification of proposed demolition | Download form (PDF) [668KB] | |
| Application for prior notification of a proposed larger home extension | Download form (PDF) [456KB] | |
| Application for prior approval of proposed change of use of a building from office use to a dwellinghouse | Download form (PDF) [226KB] | None available |
| Application for prior approval for proposed change of use of agricultural building to a State-funded school or registered nursery | Download form (PDF) [244KB] | None available |
| Application for prior approval of proposed change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse | Download form (PDF) [213KB] | None available |
| Application for prior approval of proposed change of use of a building from a retail use or a mixed retail and residential use to a dwellinghouse | Download form (PDF) [236KB] | None available |
| Notification for prior approval for a change of use from storage or distribution buildings (Class B8) and any land within its curtilage to dwellinghouses (Class C3) | Download form (PDF) [249KB] | None available |
| Notification of proposed change of use to state funded school or Registered Nursery | Download form (PDF) [228KB] | None available |
| Prior Approval of Agricultural to Residential (a completed Land Contamination Checklist (PDF) [115KB] should also be submitted with the application as this will assist officers in determining whether the proposal meets the requirements of Permitted Development) | Download form (PDF) [130KB] | None available |
| Notification for Prior Approval for the Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Building, up to a Capacity of 1 megawatt, subject to certain limitations | Download form (PDF) [232KB] | None available |
Trees and hedges
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for tree works: Works to subject to a tree preservation order (TPO) and/or notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Please note that when submitting applications for works to trees you must include photographs of the tree(s) that are the subject of the application. | Download form (PDF) [976KB] | Guidance (PDF) [134KB] |
| Application for hedgerow removal notice | Download form (PDF) [323KB] | Guidance (PDF) [61KB] |
| High Hedges complaint form and guidance note | Download form (PDF) [485KB] | Guidance (PDF) [474KB] |
Other forms
| Application type | Application forms | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application for consent to display and advertisement(s) | Download form (PDF) [692KB] |
|
| Application for the removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission | Download form (PDF) [1009KB] |
|
| Application for consent to display an advertisement and application for listed building consent | Not available | None available |
| Application for a non-material amendment following grant of planning permission | Download form (PDF) [439KB] |
Guidance
(PDF)
[33KB]
Instructions (PDF) [63KB] |
| Notice under Article 6 for applicants completing certificates B or C - Householder applications | Download form (PDF) [76KB] | None available |
| Notice under Article 6 for applicants completing certificates B or C - Non-Householder applications | Download form (PDF) [16KB] | None available |
| Building Control Forms | Go to the Building Control forms page | Go to the Building Control forms page |
Additional information
► Guide to the type of application form to use (PDF) [43KB]
► Guidance for Supporting Documents - Appendix 1 (PDF) [34KB]
► Design and access statements
► Planning obligations (section 106 agreements)