Given the huge number of variations that appear to exist in the way local planning authorities carry out their statutory functions, and the constant search for the 'right' answer, we thought it would be helpful to provide some Useful Links.
This list is by no means exhaustive and we will add to it over time. If PAN members themselves have come across other useful sites/pages please let us know and if we think they will be of general interest we will add them to the list. Please send any suggestions to angela@tra-ltd.co.uk
Volume Calculator + Fee Calculator
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/government/tools/volumecalc
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/government/tools/feecalc
Planning Circulars
http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/publications/circulars-and-letters
POLICY AND GUIDANCE ON INFORMATION FOR APPLICATIONS AND VALIDATION
In March 2010 the Government cancelled all of Circular 02/2008 Standard Application Forms and Validation and the document: Validation of Planning Applications: guidance for local planning authorities (CLG 2007). Also cancelled section 3 of Circular 01/2006 dealing with Design and Access Statements but section 2 on information requirements for outline applications remains in force. Two new documents have been issued with regard to information for applications and validations these are:
Development Management Policy Annex: Information requirements and validation of planning applications (CLG March 2010)
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1505418.pdf
Guidance on information requirements and validation (CLG March 2010)
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1505220.pdf
General Information on all aspects of planning
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/
Ombudsman - Planning Cases
http://www.lgo.org.uk/complaint-outcomes/planning/
Extension of permission and non-material amendment application forms now available on the Portal These forms have initially had to be introduced as paper copies only. They are available at Government User:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/planning/applications
Interactive Visual Guides for Householders
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/tools/house
ADVICE ON AMENDMENTS TO PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS( England) APRIL 2010
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/interim-guidance-for-pd-amends_april2010.pdf
Link to Planning Page Scottish Government website:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning
General background to Planning in Scotland:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning/National-Planning-Policy/themes/dev-man
Development Management Regulations and Circular Advice:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/ssi2008/pdf/ssi_20080432_en.pdf
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/07/03153034/0
There is limited information on the Welsh Assembly Government site but the link to the Planning pages are:
http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/legislation/?lang=en