Reduce the likelihood of submitting invalid applications. Help you understand how planning policies and other requirements affect your proposals. Before applying for pre - application advice : Take time to look at applications that we have approved or refused around your property. Look at planning policies in the Development Management Local Plan.
Find out about our drop-in planning advice service at Customer Local Services, La Motte Street.
Before you make a planning application, we suggest you use our pre - application planning advice service. By using this service, you can check that your . What is the pre - application advice service? We encourage and welcome the opportunity to provide advice before an application is made. Pre - planning consultation allows applicants to get a view from our planning officers on the suitability of their . Jump to How does it speed up the process ? Talk to us for advice before you make a planning application , to understand how our policies apply and get an early idea of the feasibility of a project.
Advice is given informally, without prejudice to the formal decision making process of the Council.