Planning application forms and checklists

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) [129KB] 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) [76KB] This is required from1 August 2021 for buildings 18m or higher or with 7 storeys or more.

Guidance notes for fire statements (PDF) [769KB]

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) [490KB]

Validation Checklist for a Householder Application and Listed Building Consent (PDF) [202KB]

Biodiversity Validation Checklist to be submitted with all Householder and Listed Building Applications (PDF) [166KB]

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

Validation Checklist for a Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use or Operation or Activity (PDF) [167KB]

Validation Checklist for a Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use or Operation or Activity including those in breach of a planning condition (PDF) [167KB]

Prior approval checklists

Validation Checklist for a Prior notification of redevelopment of Agricultural Buildings Land Contamination (PDF) [99KB]

Validation Checklist for Householder Prior Approvals - Class A, Part 1, Schedule 2 (PDF) [99KB]

Other checklists

Validation Checklist for an Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of Planning Permission (PDF) [144KB]

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

Additional information

► Guide to the type of application form to use (PDF) [33KB]

► Guidance for Supporting Documents - Appendix 1 (PDF) [36KB]

► Design and access statements

► Planning obligations (section 106 agreements)

► Home Energy Efficiency Questionnaire (PDF) [45KB]

► Preparing heritage statements