Other Application Types - Applications for Prior Notification
Prior notifications are not applications for planning permission but are confirmation of the intent to take up permitted development rights. Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order sets out various types of development that require prior approval these include agricultural or forestry developments, demolition, telecommunications developments and some changes of use.
Prior notifications are subject to National Requirements as follows:
- Completed form or a written description of the proposed development which must include any building or other operations
- A plan indicating the site
- Contact details for applicant/agent
- A site-specific flood risk assessment in an area within Flood Zone 2 or Flood Zone 3; or in an area within Flood Zone 1 which has critical drainage problems (change of use prior approvals only)
- Appropriate fee
Although prior notifications are not subject to Local Requirements there may be additional information required in order to fully consider the notification.
Further information regarding prior notifications and what additional information may be required can be found in Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order and Prior approval - Consent types - Planning Portal
- Application form, or written description of the proposed development including:
- how far the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse;
- the maximum height of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse; and
- the height of the eaves of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse;
- where the enlarged part will be joined to an existing enlargement of the dwellinghouse, the information in sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) must be provided in respect of the total enlargement (being the enlarged part together with the existing enlargement to which it will be joined).
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development and any existing enlargement of the original dwellinghouse to which the enlarged part will be joined
- The addresses of any adjoining premises
- the developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form, or written description of the proposed development including, including the details of any works proposed
- A plan which is drawn to a recognised metric scale and shows the direction of North, indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- A plan which is drawn to a recognised metric scale and shows the existing and proposed elevations of the dwellinghouse
- A report for the management of the construction of the development, which sets out the proposed development hours of operation and how any adverse impact of noise, dust, vibration and traffic on adjoining owners or occupiers
- The addresses of any adjoining premises
- the developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, must include any building or other operations
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- A statement specifying the net increase in dwellinghouses proposed by the development (“net increase in dwellinghouses” is the number of dwellinghouses proposed by the development that is additional to the number of dwellinghouses on the site immediately prior to the development)
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, must include any building or other operations
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- A statement specifying the net increase in dwellinghouses proposed by the development (“net increase in dwellinghouses” is the number of dwellinghouses proposed by the development that is additional to the number of dwellinghouses on the site immediately prior to the development)
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, must include any building or other operations
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- A statement specifying the net increase in dwellinghouses proposed by the development (“net increase in dwellinghouses” is the number of dwellinghouses proposed by the development that is additional to the number of dwellinghouses on the site immediately prior to the development)
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, must include any building or other operations
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- A statement specifying the net increase in dwellinghouses proposed by the development (“net increase in dwellinghouses” is the number of dwellinghouses proposed by the development that is additional to the number of dwellinghouses on the site immediately prior to the development)
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, must include any building or other operations
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- A statement specifying the net increase in dwellinghouses proposed by the development (“net increase in dwellinghouses” is the number of dwellinghouses proposed by the development that is additional to the number of dwellinghouses on the site immediately prior to the development)
- A statement specifying:
- (i) the number of smaller dwellinghouses proposed
- (ii) the number of larger dwellinghouses proposed
- (iii) whether previous development has taken place under Class Q within the established agricultural unit and, if so, the number of smaller and larger dwellinghouses developed under Class Q
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Wildlife and Geology Trigger Table to establish if a Wildlife Report is required. All reports must be produced by a consultant with suitable qualifications and experience. For further information on the reports, including a list of consultants and a generic Wildlife Report brief (which may help when employing a consultant), go to devon.gov.uk/wildlife
- Fee
Where the cumulative floor space of the building or buildings to change use does not exceed 150 square metres
- The date the site will begin to be used for any of the flexible uses
- The nature of the use or uses
- A plan indicating the site and which buildings have changed use
Where the cumulative floor space of the building or buildings to change use exceeds 150 square metres
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- a statement setting out the proposed methods of— (i) installing the moveable structure; and (ii) reinstating the land to its original condition once the moveable structure is removed;
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, including details of any building operations proposed
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Wildlife and Geology Trigger Table to establish if a Wildlife Report is required. All reports must be produced by a consultant with suitable qualifications and experience. For further information on the reports, including a list of consultants and a generic Wildlife Report brief (which may help when employing a consultant), go to Wildlife - Environment (devon.gov.uk)
- Surface Water Drainage Strategy (refer to local level requirements for further detail).
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, must include any building or other operations
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- drawings prepared to an identified scale and showing— i) in the case of a building to be erected, the proposed external dimensions and elevations of that building; and (ii) in the case of a building to be extended or altered, the external dimensions and elevations of that building both before and after the proposed extension or alteration; (d) a written statement in respect of the heritage and archaeological considerations of the development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- A statement that a site notice has been posted in accordance with paragraph B.2 (b)(iv) of Part 11 GDPO
- Wildlife and Geology Trigger Table to establish if a Wildlife Report is required. All reports must be produced by a consultant with suitable qualifications and experience. For further information on the reports, including a list of consultants and a generic Wildlife Report brief (which may help when employing a consultant), go to Wildlife - Environment (devon.gov.uk)
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development
- statement of any proposed increase in the total footprint of buildings on the closed defence site
- Where the proposed development relates to the erection or extension of— (i) single living accommodation, a statement showing the total floor space of single living accommodation— (aa) on the closed defence site immediately before 11th January 2022
- already added to the closed defence site via development under Class TA(a), and(cc) to be added to the closed defence site via the proposed development; (ii) a non-residential building, a statement showing the total floor space of non-residential buildings
- already added to the closed defence site via development under Class TA(b), and (cc) to be added to the closed defence site via the proposed development
- a plan indicating the closed defence site and showing the proposed development
- drawings prepared to an identified scale and showing— (i) in the case of a building to be erected, the proposed external dimensions and elevations of that building; (ii) in the case of a building to be extended or altered, the external dimensions and elevations of that building both before and after the proposed extension or alteration
- A plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, in relation to development proposed under Class A, must include details of any dwellinghouse and other works proposed under paragraph A of Part 20
- a plan, drawn to an identified scale and showing the direction of North, indicating the site of the proposed development
- floor plans which are drawn to an identified scale and show the direction of North indicating the total floor space in square metres of each dwellinghouse, the dimensions and proposed use of each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and walls, and the existing and proposed elevations of the building
- a written statement specifying the number of new dwellinghouses proposed by the development (that is, additional to any dwellinghouses in the existing building)
- a list of all addresses of any flats and any other premises in the existing building
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Health and Safety Executive to be consulted, a statement about the fire safety design principles, concepts and standards that have been applied to the development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, in relation to development proposed under Class A, must include details of any dwellinghouse and other works proposed under paragraph AA of Part 20
- a plan, drawn to an identified scale and showing the direction of North, indicating the site of the proposed development
- floor plans which are drawn to an identified scale and show the direction of North indicating the total floor space in square metres of each dwellinghouse, the dimensions and proposed use of each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and walls, and the existing and proposed elevations of the building
- a written statement specifying the number of new dwellinghouses proposed by the development (that is, additional to any dwellinghouses in the existing building)
- a list of all addresses of any flats and any other premises in the existing building
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Health and Safety Executive to be consulted, a statement about the fire safety design principles, concepts and standards that have been applied to the development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, in relation to development proposed under Class A, must include details of any dwellinghouse and other works proposed under paragraph AB of Part 20
- a plan, drawn to an identified scale and showing the direction of North, indicating the site of the proposed development
- floor plans which are drawn to an identified scale and show the direction of North indicating the total floor space in square metres of each dwellinghouse, the dimensions and proposed use of each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and walls, and the existing and proposed elevations of the building
- a written statement specifying the number of new dwellinghouses proposed by the development (that is, additional to any dwellinghouses in the existing building)
- a list of all addresses of any flats and any other premises in the existing building
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Health and Safety Executive to be consulted, a statement about the fire safety design principles, concepts and standards that have been applied to the development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, in relation to development proposed under Class A, must include details of any dwellinghouse and other works proposed under paragraph AC of Part 20
- a plan, drawn to an identified scale and showing the direction of North, indicating the site of the proposed development
- floor plans which are drawn to an identified scale and show the direction of North indicating the total floor space in square metres of each dwellinghouse, the dimensions and proposed use of each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and walls, and the existing and proposed elevations of the building
- a written statement specifying the number of new dwellinghouses proposed by the development (that is, additional to any dwellinghouses in the existing building)
- a list of all addresses of any flats and any other premises in the existing building
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Health and Safety Executive to be consulted, a statement about the fire safety design principles, concepts and standards that have been applied to the development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which, in relation to development proposed under Class A, must include details of any dwellinghouse and other works proposed under paragraph AD of Part 20
- a plan, drawn to an identified scale and showing the direction of North, indicating the site of the proposed development
- floor plans which are drawn to an identified scale and show the direction of North indicating the total floor space in square metres of each dwellinghouse, the dimensions and proposed use of each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and walls, and the existing and proposed elevations of the building
- a written statement specifying the number of new dwellinghouses proposed by the development (that is, additional to any dwellinghouses in the existing building)
- a list of all addresses of any flats and any other premises in the existing building
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- Health and Safety Executive to be consulted, a statement about the fire safety design principles, concepts and standards that have been applied to the development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee
- Application form or written description of the proposed development, which must include details of the building proposed for demolition, the building proposed as replacement and the operations proposed under paragraph ZA(3) of Part 20 Class ZA
- a plan, drawn to an identified scale and showing the direction of North, indicating the site of the proposed development
- drawings prepared to an identified scale and showing external dimensions and elevations of:
- (i) the building proposed for demolition
- (ii) the building scheduled as replacement, and, in the direction of North, the positioning of each, together with the applicable information called for by sub-paragraph (1B)
- a written statement specifying - (i) the number of dwellinghouses in the building proposed for demolition, and (ii) the number of new dwellinghouses proposed in the building proposed as replacement
- A site-specific flood risk assessment, where the site is in Flood Zone 2, 3 or a critical drainage area
- written statement in respect of heritage and archaeological considerations of the development
- The developer’s contact address
- The developer’s email address if the developer is content to receive communications electronically
- Fee