What should I send with my Application?

If you intend to submit your application online via the Planning Portal only ONE set of documents need to be submitted. Otherwise please submit THREE copies of each document. All plans should ideally be black on white and must be drawn to a metric scale. A scale bar or at least one measured dimension should be included. Please avoid low contrast colours, hatching, and artistic embellishments which may obscure the features of the building.

For most application the following will be required:

The Application Form. If submitting via the Planning Portal this will be generated automatically.

A site location plan. This should be at a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500. Such plans can be obtained from the Planning Portal or from designated Ordnance Survey agents for a small fee. The site to which the application relates should be clearly identified with a RED outline. Any adjoining land within the applicants ownership or control should be identified with a BLUE outline. If possible please show the name of two adjacent roads. The plan must be marked to show which direction is North.

Floor plans. A view of the property as if looking down from above. These should be drawn to a recognised metric scale (1:50 or 1:100 are common), one for each floor, showing the arrangement of rooms and a roof plan to show any alterations to the roofline. floor plans should be provided for both the existing structure and to show the proposed changes.

Elevations. A view of the property as if looking directly at one side, (not a projection which shows two sides as if looking at a corner). These should be drawn to a recognised metric scale (again 1:50 or 1:100 are common). Each elevation of the building should be shown both as it presently exists and how it will be changed by the proposed works. Please include details of type and colour of materials you intend to use.

The Fee. If you are submitting via the Planning Portal a fee calculator and credit card payment facilities are available, otherwise you may refer to the scale of fees available to download below. If paying by cheque please make it payable to RBWM.

Additional Documents. Depending on the type of application you are making there are a number of other documents you may be asked to provide. Please use the checklists below to ensure that you have included everything needed to make your application valid. You should also check the Design & Access Statement link to see if one will be required.

For more information please see our customer guide "Quality of Plans" available via the link on the right or contact us on 01628 683810

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