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The latest news from the Development Control Service, updates on new legislation and progress on the major applications for the District are now published online, on this page.

Changes from 6th April 2008

1. Request for confirmation of compliance with planning conditions

To discharge a condition on a decision notice you will now need to submit:-

- a specific application form (or send a detailed covering letter) 

- pay a fee of £25 for household applications or £85 for all other cases

- submit  three sets of plans / drawings. 


A decision must be made in 12 weeks or the fee must be refunded.

Click here for the application form. Approval of Details Reserved by Condition.pdf

2. Application Fee Increase
Planning Application fees increased nationwide. The main changes are:
- Householder fee now £150
- Application for the erection of a dwelling or change of use of land £335
- Advert applications £95

 For full details of the new fees click here Scale of Charges 2008

3. 1APP Forms
The new 1APP application forms, which are the same for all authorities, must be used for all applications.  Applications made on old application forms will not be validated but instead returned.

To download the new application forms click here: Application Forms

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