Planning application validation requirements 2022

Types of application that require this information

All planning applications

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district

What information is required?

This is required to be completed in its entirety

Where to look for further assistance

General information on making an application can be found at Planning Practice Guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-application#Validation-requirements-for-planning-permission

Forms can be completed online at the planning portal:

www.planningportal.co.uk

If you have difficulty completing the online form, you need to contact the planning portal service desk:

support@planningportal.co.uk or call 0333 323 4589

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

If you are unsure about the correct form to complete, please contact the Technical Support Unit on 01903 737711 or email planning@arun.gov.uk

Types of application that require this information

All planning applications.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

An ownership certificate A, B, C or D on the application form must be completed stating the ownership of the property. Where the site includes an agricultural holding, all agricultural tenants must be notified prior to the submission of the application and their details must be included on the relevant certificate.

It should be noted that in the event of any part of a new development including guttering, foundations or opening windows overhanging or crossing onto a neighbouring boundary, ownership certificate A should not be completed.  Notice should be served on the owner and an alternative certificate completed.

For this purpose, an ‘owner’ is anyone with a freehold interest, or leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than 7 years.

Notice(s)

A notice to owners of the application site must be completed and served in accordance with Article 13 of the DMPO. There are three versions of this notice, a householder article13 notice, a minor commercial article 13 notice and a planning article 13 notice.

Where to look for further assistance

Further information on certificates can be found in the Planning Practice Guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-application#Ownership-Certificate-and-Agricultural-Land-Declaration

Copies of article 13 notices that can be completed and served on the landowner can be downloaded from our website under the planning validation requirements section:

https://arun.gov.uk/making-a-planning-application

Types of application that require this information

A design and access statement is required for an application for planning permission for (a)major development; (b)where any part of a proposed development is in a designated area¹ and consisting of i) one or more dwelling houses ²; or ii) a  building/s where the floor space created by the development is 100 square metres or more.

¹ Designated area’ is a Conservation Area or a World Heritage Site.

²Dwelling house does not include a building containing one or more flats, or a flat contained within such a building.

This does not apply to applications for planning permission

• to develop land without compliance with conditions previously attached, made pursuant to section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990(a);
• to replace an extant planning permission in order to extend the time limit for implementation; for approval of reserved matters following outline approval;
• for engineering or mining operations;
• for a material change in use of the land or buildings;
• for waste development.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

A design and access statement shall

• explain the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the development;
• demonstrate the steps taken to appraise the context of the development and how the design of the development takes that context into

Where to look for further assistance

Further information on design and access statements can be found at Planning Practice Guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-application#Design-and-Access-Statement

The National Design Guide can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-design-guide

Types of application that require this information

Applications for 2 or more dwellings or educational accommodation where the building is 18m or more in height or the building contains 7 or more storeys.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

The fire statement must be on the form specified by the Secretary of State and include all the details specified on the form.

Where to look for further assistance

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fire-safety-and-high-rise-residential-buildings-from-1-august-2021

Fire Statement form:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/996387/Fire_statement_form_-_static.pdf

Guidance on content:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/997770/Fire_statement_form_-_guidance.pdf

Types of application that require this information

An environmental statement is needed for certain types of development. Information can be found in the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

Please refer to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.

This is a specialised area of planning and you may need to seek your own professional advice.

You can seek a formal opinion (a screening opinion) as to whether an environmental statement is needed before you submit your planning application. If a statement is needed, you can make an application for a scoping opinion which gives details of what the statement should contain.

Where to look for further assistance 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/environmental-impact-assessment#Screening-Schedule-2-projects

Types of application that require this information

Outline planning applications.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

Applications for outline planning permission generally do not need to give details of any proposed reserved matters. However, where an outline application is being made with access as a reserved matter the outline permission shall state the area or areas where the access points to the proposed development will be situated.

If a local authority receives an application for outline planning permission but decides that the application should not be considered separately from all or any of the reserved matters, it must notify the applicant within 1 month of receipt of the application that further details must be submitted. This situation should not be confused with applications where inadequate information is submitted.

Types of application that require this information

All applications.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

The fee for planning submissions is variable dependent on planning type.

Concessions may be available for development entirely connected with proposals for disabled access to public buildings or for development needed solely for a disabled person. You are advised to check with the Technical Support Unit if you believe your application may benefit from an exemption.

All information relating to an invalid application must be provided within two weeks of request, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Where all the validation information is not provided, the application will be returned and refunded, with a fee of £40.00 per application being retained by Arun District Council to cover the cost of administering the return.

Where to look for further assistance

The Planning Portal has produced a fee calculator to enable applicants to calculate the fee required to accompany any planning application:

https://1app.planningportal.co.uk/FeeCalculator/Standalone

For further clarification on fees please contact the Technical Support Unit at planning@arun.gov.uk  or by telephoning 01903 737711.

Types of application that require this information

All applications.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

An up to date plan accurately reflecting the site at a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500.

The application site must be edged clearly in red and must include all land necessary to carry out the proposed development including the land required to access the site from a public highway, visibility splays, landscaping and car parking. The plan must include at least one named road and a north point. In rural locations it may not be possible to include a named road, in which case please ring the Technical Support Unit to discuss an alternative option.

Where a visibility splay is required, West Sussex County Council have advised that a splay is formed for a 30mph speed limit road by measuring from a point 2.4m back from the kerb edge in the centre of the proposed access. A line should then be drawn from either side of this point for 43m in each direction to the nearside edge of the carriage way. The splays must intersect land only within the control of the applicant, or within the publicly maintained highway. The distance will increase with the speed limit of the road. If the road has a 40mph speed limit then the distance should be 120m either side. For roads with speeds above this please contact West Sussex County Council Highways for advice on what would be acceptable

Where to look for further assistance

If you are unclear of the plan and drawing requirements for your proposal, please contact the Technical Support Unit planning@arun.gov.uk  or by telephoning 01903 737711.

Ordnance Survey scaled base plans can be used for producing your location and block plans. Details of Ordnance Survey suppliers can be found on their website:

https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/business-government/products/planning-application-maps

Types of application that require this information

All applications

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 states that an application needs to be accompanied by any other plans, drawings and information necessary to describe the development which is the subject of the application. It does not specify beyond this but custom and practice has established that these are the block plan, floor plans, elevations, sections and roof plans as specified in the local validation requirements below.

Types of application that require this information

All planning applications.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

The national validation requirements state that an application needs to be accompanied with any other plans, drawings and information necessary to describe the application.

We can only accept electronic plans in pdf format and the plans must be scanned to actual document size (not to fit) so that they can be accurately scaled. If printed plans are provided, please make sure that they are printed out to actual size not ‘fit to page’ so they can be measured. It would be helpful if you ensure that all the electronic plans are submitted as individual pdf’s and not combined into one document as we will only have to separate them out to upload them against the application on the website.

Custom and practice has established that these are:

Block plan. An up to date plan accurately reflecting the site at 1:500 or 1:200 scale clearly indicating the proposed development in relation to the site boundaries and other existing buildings on the site, site access details, distances of the development from the boundary and a north point.

Elevations. Existing and proposed elevations at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. Where the application is for a change of use and there is no external change, it is possible to submit one plan clearly labelled existing and proposed.

Floor plans. Existing and proposed floor plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. Where the application is for a change of use and there is no change to the floor plan it is possible to submit one set of plans clearly labelled existing and proposed.

Site layout plans. For all applications where there is a change of site levels up or down within the site of more than 150mm. These should indicate existing and proposed levels across the site and the levels on adjoining sites so that the impact of the development on the site and adjoining sites is clear. Where it is not possible to provide site levels on adjoining sites another repeatable measure can be agreed with the Council’s engineers.

Topographical Survey. On major applications for 10 or more dwellings or commercial sites of more than 1 hectare, where the land level changes up or down by more than 150 mm, a grid of levels with points not less than 20m apart need to be provided for pre and post construction levels.

Sections. Existing and proposed sections and finished floor and site levels in metres to 2 decimal points across the site and on adjoining sites at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100. The plan should show a cross section through the proposed building. Where there is a change in ground levels or the proposal is on a sloping site drawings should show both existing and finished floor and site levels and a datum point and also show the proposals in relation to adjoining buildings.

Roof plans. Roof plans are required when there is a change to an existing roof and on all new buildings.

Street scenes. Street scene drawings or photomontages are required when a proposal is set between existing development and is visible form the public realm. They should show how the proposal integrates with the adjacent buildings.

Parking plan. For applications of 5 or more dwellings, the conversion of a building to flats or commercial developments of 500sq m of commercial floor space a parking plan is required. The plan needs to be at a scale of 1:200 clearly showing the parking layouts that indicate the ability to access and egress from the site in forward the gear, turning areas consistent with the size and frequency of vehicles visiting a site, provisions to enable safe and convenient movement for pedestrians and facilities for cyclists, disabled users and where appropriate motor cyclists.

Photographs. If you provide photographs to support your application, please make sure they do not include people who can be identified, children or car number plates. If they do, please make sure they are redacted before submitting them to us.

Where to look for further assistance

Details of the Arun Parking Standards SPD can be found at:

https://www.arun.gov.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n17867.pdf&ver=18547

Types of application that require this information

All applications

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district

What information is required?

The Planning portal CIL Additional Information form must be completed

Where to look for further assistance

CIL Information  form:

https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/1app/forms/form_1_cil_additional_information.pdf

Guidance on completing the form:

https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/1app/cil_guidance.pdf

Types of application that require this information

Applications for 11 or more residential units will require a minimum 30% of the total number of units proposed on site to be provided as affordable housing.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

Where affordable housing is being provided on site, a statement setting out the following is required:

• Number and mix of affordable units.
• Mix of tenure of affordable units.
• Plans showing location of units.
• Details of floor space provision for each unit type.

In circumstances where the provision is being made off site or by way of a commuted sum, robust evidence including, where appropriate a viability appraisal will need to be submitted. This will form part of the planning application and will be published in full on the website.

For schemes of 11 or more units a Planning Obligation (often referred to as s.106 agreements) will be required to secure the necessary provision whether this be on-site, or in exceptional circumstances off site or a commuted sum payment.

Where to look for further assistance

A definition of affordable housing can be found in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) July 2018:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/revised-national-planning-policy-framework

Arun District Council’s affordable housing policy AH SP2 is contained in the Arun Local Plan 2011-2031: https://www.arun.gov.uk/adopted-local-plan

Further information in relating to affordable housing and viability appraisals can be found on the website:

https://www.arun.gov.uk/affordable-housing

The council’s Housing Strategy and Enabling Manager can be contacted for further information on 01903 737714.

Types of application that require this information

Applications with a net gain of 1 or more residential units. In accordance with Policy ENV DM2 The Arun Local Plan 2011-2031.

Please be advised that if the site requires other forms of contributions a bespoke agreement would need to be prepared to cover the additional contributions.

Geographic locations where this information is required

Within the Pagham Harbour buffer zones A & B (please note this area is far wider than the parish of Pagham).

To check, please refer to the planning validation interactive map.

https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-validation-requirements-interactive-map

What information is required?

For all net gain of residential units applications within the Pagham Harbour buffer zones A & B, there is a requirement for a financial contribution to be made for Pagham Harbour access management.

A standard legal agreement template has been drawn up for applications where there is a net gain of less than 9 units and no other contribution is required. This needs to be completed and signed by all the land owners and anyone with an interest in the land such as the mortgage company. Please be aware that where there are several parties with an interest in the land, it can take some time to get the deed signed.  This is requested as a validation requirement because the agreement must be completed, checked and if necessary corrected before the decision can be issued. By submitting it up front this will allow the application to be determined within the statutory time scales and avoid delays or possible refusal due to lack of a completed agreement.

Where to look for further assistance

For full details of the Pagham Harbour access contribution including the amount, the legal template, instructions for completion and details of the legal checking fee please see the website:

https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-obligations

Please contact the Technical Support Unit for further advice if you are unable to get all the parties to sign the agreement or you do not own the land. Telephone 01903 737711 or email planning@arun.gov.uk

Types of application that require this information

Section 73 applications where the original planning permission which is being varied was subject to a Section 106 Agreement and that agreement does not contain a clause enabling it to be applied to subsequent applications.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

To enable the speedy processing of the application to vary or remove a condition, a draft deed of variation needs to be submitted with the application. Applicants are advised to have instructed their legal team and need to be aware that a further legal fee will be required to cover the council’s costs in drawing up the deed.

Types of application that require this information

A survey is needed for applications for 10 or more dwellings and any application which may directly or indirectly affect

• Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs);
• Ancient woodland;
• Local nature reserves;

Sites of nature conservation importance (SNCIs) / local wildlife sites (LWS);

• Nature improvement areas;
• Habitats of principle importance
• Biodiversity opportunity areas;
• Sites where protected species or species of principle importance have been recorded or are likely to be present;
• Also required for development including the modification, conversion, demolition or removal of buildings and structures (especially roof voids) where protected species or species of principle importance are likely to be present.

Sites within the Arun valley impact zone where Bewick swans may be present.

All areas of the district.

To check whether the site is within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), ancient woodland, the Arun valley impact zone or the Singleton and Cocking tunnel please refer to the planning validation interactive map.

https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-validation-requirements-interactive-map

Geographic locations where this information is required

A biodiversity survey and report must be submitted and must include a biodiversity net gain statement in accordance with Local Plan Policy ENV DM5.

What information is required?

Advice on the types of surveys required can be examined as part of the Council’s pre-application advice service.

You are likely to need to appoint an ecologist to produce the survey and the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management has produced a useful guide on ecological surveys and their purpose:

https://cieem.net/resource/guide-to-ecological-surveys-and-their-purpose/

They also have a list of consultants that are registered with them:

https://cieem.net/i-need/finding-a-consultant/

Expanded guidance, including the full Natural England standing advice, can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protected-species-how-to-review-planning-applications#standing-advice-for-protected-species

For further information on Sites of Special Scientific Interest:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protected-areassites-of-special-scientific-interest

Information can also be found at The Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre:

https://sxbrc.org.uk/home/

Further information on the Arun valley can be found in the Arun Local Plan 2011-2031 Paragraph 17.1.26:

https://www.arun.gov.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n12863.pdf&ver=13003

Further information on sites within the Singleton and Cocking tunnel can be found in the South Downs National Park Local Plan Policy SD10:

https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Chapter5-A-Thriving-Living-Landscape.pdf

and:

https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/TLL-15-Draft-Sussex-Bat-SAC-Protocol.pdf

Types of application that require this information

All applications for planning permission.

All applications for planning permission where the site area to be developed is more than 1 ha.
Applications less than 1 ha where there is a change of use in development type to a more vulnerable class (eg. from commercial to residential), where they could be affected by sources of flooding other than rivers and the sea (eg. surface water drains).

Geographic locations where this information is required

Applications located within flood zones 2 and 3.
To determine the flood zone please refer to the Environment Agency’s Flood risk map:
https://flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/
Applications within flood zone 1.

What information is required?

Submission of a flood risk assessment to the minimum requirement of the technical guidance to the NPPF to include where necessary an exception test and details of the proposed surface water drainage scheme.

Where to look for further assistance

General technical guidance in relation to flood risk and planning can be found in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF):
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-and-coastal-change#planning-and-flood-risk
The Environment Agency’s flood risk standing advice provides information on flood zones and the level of information that is required for flood risk assessments.
When determining the flood zone of the development it is important that applicants refer to the Environment Agency’s Flood map for PLANNING (Rivers and Sea) not any of the other maps on their website:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-assessment-for-planning-applications
For further information the Environment Agency can be emailed: planningSSD@environment-agency.gov.uk

Types of application that require this information

Applications for any increase in impermeable surfacing including hard surfacing, new buildings and extensions within the Lidsey Foul Water Treatment Catchment Area.

Applications involving the construction of 2 new dwellings or commercial buildings in any other part of the district.

Geographic locations where this information is required

Within the Lidsey Foul Water Treatment Catchment Area.

To check whether the proposal is within the drainage area please refer to the planning validation requirements interactive map:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-validation-requirements-interactive-map

All other areas of the district. 

What information is required?

Details to be provided in accordance with the link below:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/surfacewater

If insufficient information relating to drainage is provided with the application, applicants should be aware of the likely pre commencement conditions which may be applied to an approval and the amount of information that would need to be provided in order to discharge these. In particular, applicants should be aware of the amount of monitoring information that would need to be provided.

Further information can be found in the links below:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-pre-commencement-conditions

Surface water drainage proposal checklist:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n17800.pdf&ver=18475

Where to look for further assistance

Further information on planning and drainage can be found in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF):
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-and-coastal-change

Approved Document H Building Regulations.
CIRIA SUDs Manual 753. BRE365 soakaway Designs.

West Sussex LLFA Policy for the Management of Surface Water:
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/12230/ws_llfa_policy_for_management_of_surface_water.pdf

Contact Arun District Council’s Drainage Engineers: land.drainage@arun.gov.uk

Types of application that require this information

All applications involving foul water drainage within the Lidsey Foul Water Treatment Catchment Area where not connecting to the mains drainage system.

Geographic locations where this information is required

To check whether the proposal is within the drainage area please refer to the planning validation requirements interactive map:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-validation-requirements-interactive-map

What information is required?

If the development is located within the Lidsey Foul Water Treatment Catchment Area, it will be necessary to confirm on the application form whether the proposal involves connection to the mains foul water drainage.

If the proposal is not connecting to the mains drainage, the application will be held as invalid unless it is accompanied by a full environmental assessment as agreed at Full Council on 11 January 2012.

Where to look for further assistance

Further information can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/water-supply-wastewater-and-water-quality#water-supply-wastewater-and-water-quality--considerations-for-planning-applications

Contact the council’s drainage engineers: land.drainage@arun.gov.uk

Types of application that require this information

Major and minor applications for planning permission for operational development on sites where the previous land use is likely to have resulted in contamination including fuel filling stations, gas works, landfills and industrial sites etc.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.

What information is required?

A desk study report incorporating the findings of a site walkover by a suitably qualified practitioner that is sufficient to conclude whether contamination is likely to be present. If contamination is suspected, the report should incorporate a preliminary risk assessment in the form of a conceptual model of the pollutant linkages as well as proposed means by which any identified pollutant linkages can be broken.

Where to look for further assistance

Further information on land contamination can be found on the website:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/land-contamination

Types of application that require this information

All applications for development affecting a listed building, conservation area, area of character, locally listed building,scheduled monument and development within historic parks or gardens.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.
To check whether it is a listed building, conservation area, area of character, locally listed or a scheduled monument please refer to the planning validation requirements interactive map:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-validation-requirements-interactive-map

What information is required?

A heritage statement should include the following main points:

• Assessment of heritage significance of the heritage asset or assets which may be affected by the proposed development, including their setting (Significance is defined as the value of a heritage asset to this and future generations because of its heritage interest. That interest may be archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic);
• Assessment of the likely impact of the proposed development on the heritage asset(s) and their setting; and
• A statement outlining a mitigation strategy to address any impacts of the proposed development on the significance of the heritage asset(s). This might include modification of methods, materials chosen or design and/or archaeological or architectural investigation and recording.

The statement should be proportionate in detail to the type of works being carried out. For example, a major scheme that affects several assets will require an extensive and professionally produced heritage statement. A small-scale scheme that has limited impacts will probably require a short statement.
As a minimum, applicants are expected to consult the West Sussex County Council Historic Environment Record (HER) for information on the history of the building, site or area as well as the National Heritage List for England produced by Historic England, relevant local plan policies and any available Conservation Area Character Appraisals.

Where to look for further assistance

To assist with the writing of a heritage statement a template and guidance note has been drawn up to ensure you provide the correct level of detail. The template can be found at: https://www.arun.gov.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n16279.docx&ver=16807
The guidance can be found at: https://www.arun.gov.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n16280.pdf&ver=16808
Further information can be found in the National Planning Policy Framework:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework/16-conserving-and-enhancing-the-historic-environment
Planning Policy Guidance (PPG):
https://planningguidance.communities.gov.uk/blog/guidance/conserving-and-enhancing-the-historic-environment/
Historic England Advice Note 12 https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/statements-heritage-significance-advice-note-12/heag279-statements-heritage-significance/

Types of application that require this information

Residential development:
Within an archaeological notification area: 1 or more new replacement units.

Any below ground activity within or adjacent to a scheduled ancient monument or historic church or churchyard

Non- residential development:

Within an archaeological notification area: Any development over 0.2ha in area.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district.
Please refer to the planning validation requirements interactive map for details of archaeological notification areas:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-validation-requirements-interactive-map

What information is required?

A Historic Environment Record (HER) search needs to be undertaken and the results presented as a desk-based assessment of archaeological potential.

Where to look for further assistance

Further details on how to carry out a search and the fees can be
found at:
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and-housing/landscape-and-environment/historic-environment-record/
If you need advice please contact:
her@westsussex.gov.uk

Types of application that require this information

Applications involving the loss of industrial premises and employment floor space (Use classes B8 and E(g)).

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

Demonstration that site is no longer required for these uses and is unlikely to be reused for those purposes in accordance with Arun Local Plan Policy EMP DM1 Employment Land.

Where to look for further assistance

The Council’s employment land policy EMP DM1 is contained in the Arun Local Plan 2011-2031: https://www.arun.gov.uk/adopted-local-plan

Types of application that require this information

Applications for the formation of new retail or leisure premises.

Geographic locations where this information is required

Commercial and leisure premises outside of defined town centres.
The defined town centres can be found on the planning validation requirements interactive map:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-validation-requirements-interactive-map

What information is required?

In accordance with Arun Local Plan Policy RETDM1 Retail development.

Where to look for further assistance

The Council’s retail development policy RET DM1 is contained in the Arun Local Plan 2011-2031:
https://www.arun.gov.uk/adopted-local-plan

Types of application that require this information

A tree survey and arboricultural report is required where there are trees within the application site or on land adjacent to it that could be affected by the proposed development.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

Where there are trees within the application site, or on land adjacent to it where it is necessary to establish whether trees would be influenced or be affected by the development (including street trees), information will be required on which trees are to be retained and on the means of protecting these trees during construction works. A qualified arborist should prepare this information.
Details must include: a tree survey schedule, a tree protection plan (TPP), an arboricultural implications assessment (AIA) and an arboricultural method statement (AMS) where need is identified within an AIA.

Where to look for further assistance

British Standard 5837 ‘Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations (2012).’
The council’s Tree Officer:
01903 737982

Types of application that require this information

Major planning applications.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

As a minimum an indicative landscaping strategy must be submitted. The strategy should include details of areas of proposed hard and soft landscaping. Soft landscaping areas should identify the general type of planting to be shown (species type and number). Where there are trees or vegetation to be retained these must be clearly identified on the plans.

Where to look for further assistance

The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) Landscape House, Stoneleigh Park CV8 2LG.

Types of application that require this information

A) All types of application for planning permission for residential development (new dwellings).

B) All types of application for planning permission for uses falling within Use Class B2 (general industrial).

C) All types of application for planning permission for or incorporating air conditioning units or extraction units.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

A) A noise survey, including the methodology and data collected, setting out the noise exposure category (NEC) in which the development would be in accordance with. Where development falls within NEC B details of proposed mitigation should be provided. Where development falls within NEC C details of alternative sites considered for the development as well mitigation should be provided.

B) Details of noise mitigation/control measures. These should not be based on a proposed occupier but on a worst-case scenario.

C) Manufacturers’ details of noise, vibration performance and, if applicable, filter systems.

Where to look for further assistance

The council’s Environmental Health officers can provide information about noise surveys.

Institute of Acoustics 77A St Peter’s Street St Albans AL1 3BN.

Types of application that require this information

Applications for conversion of rural buildings for residential use. In accordance with Policy H DM4 of the Arun Local Plan 2011-2031.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district outside of the built-up area boundary.

To check whether the site is within the built-up area boundary refer to the planning validation requirements interactive map:

https://www.arun.gov.uk/planning-validation-requirements-interactive-map

What information is required?

The structural survey must show the building is capable of conversion and include:

• appraisal of the structural stability of the building;

• schedule of the work that is required to convert the building;

• a method statement for carrying out the work; and

• plans detailing the repairs and alterations required.

The survey should be carried out by an independent specialist consultant.

Where to look for further assistance

Arun District Council’s policy for the conversion of rural buildings for residential use H DM4 contained in the Arun Local Plan 2011-2031:

https://www.arun.gov.uk/adopted-local-plan

Information on structural engineers can be found at:

https://www.istructe.org/find-an-engineer/

Contact the council’s Building Control:
bldg.con@arun.gov.uk

Types of application that require this information

All types of application for planning permission for telecommunications equipment and their related support structures and for notifications under Part 16 of the GPDO 2015.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

The information required in chapter 5 of the NPPF “supporting high quality communications infrastructure”. In addition, need for the installation should be demonstrated through existing and proposed coverage plots or through data showing capacity issues.

Where to look for further assistance

Applicants should aim to follow the Code of Best Practice.

Types of application that require this information

All applications affecting a playing field. 

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

Statement to include:
The extent of the playing fields to be lost (area in hectares) including the area covered by the proposed development and any associated works such as landscaping;

The reason for the chosen location and the alternatives considered;

Any proposed changes in the provision of indoor and outdoor sports facilities on the site (including ancillary facilities)

In the case where the applicant feels their development may meet one of the Sport England’s Playing Fields Policy exceptions the statement must include:

Current and recent users of the playing field and the nature and extent of their use;

How the development fits with the findings of any relevant assessment of need and or sports related strategy;

How the development will be of benefit to sport;

The specification of any ancillary facilities;

The specification of any artificial grass pitch and the reason for the chosen surface type;

How any replacement area of playing field and ancillary facilities will be delivered;

How for any replacement area of playing field, equivalent or better quality will be achieved and maintained including an assessment of the performance of the existing area, the programme of works for the creation of the proposed replacement area, a management and monitoring plan for the replacement area.

Where to look for further assistance

Further information can be found at:
http://www.sportengland.org/playingfieldspolicy

Types of application that require this information

All types of application for planning permission for (use class):

• E(a) (food retail) between 250 and 800sqm;

• E(a) (non-food retail) between 800 and 1500sqm;

• E(c ) between 1000 and 2500sqm;

• E(b) between 300 and 2500sqm;

• E(b) between 300 and 600sqm;

• Hot Food Takeaway between 250 and 500sqm;

• E(g) between 1500 and 2500sqm;

• B2 between 2500 and 4000sqm;

• B8 between 3000 and 5000sqm;

• C2 (hospitals/nursing homes between 30 and 50 beds;

• C2 (residential education) between 50 and 150 students;

• C2 (institutional hostels) between 250 and 400 residents;

• C3 between 10 and 20 units;

• E(c)/E(f) between 500 and 1000sqm;

• E(d)/F1/F2 between 500 and 1500sqm.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

A Transport Statement (TS) is required for developments that have relatively small transport implications. It will usually include existing site information, baseline transport data and a full description of the proposed development.

Irrespective of the thresholds, developers should consult National Highways regarding developments that impact the Strategic Road Network. In particular, proposals that have the potential to impact the safe and efficient operation of and /or abut, the A27. A Transport Statement may be required for lower levels of traffic generation where the strategic road network is congested. All public rights of way should be clearly identified, and details provided of any planned diversion to be applied for under section 257 of the Town and Planning Act 1990. It should describe how the construction access will affect the Public Right of way and outline the impact of the development and how this can be mitigated during construction and afterwards. Statement may be required for lower levels of traffic generation where the strategic road network is congested. All public rights of way should be clearly identified, and details provided of any planned diversion to be applied for under section 257 of the Town and Planning Act 1990. It should describe how the construction access will affect the Public Right of way and outline the impact of the development and how this can be mitigated during construction and afterwards.

Where to look for further assistance

Government guidance on transport statements can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-plans-transport-assessments-and-statements

Guidance on travel statements can also be obtained from West Sussex County Council ‘Transport Assessment Methodology’ (June 2007) which can be viewed:

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/4364/transport_assessment_methodology.pdf

Types of application that require this information

All types of application for planning permission for (use class):

• E(a) (food retail) over 800sqm;
• E(a) (non-food retail) over 1500sqm;
• E(c ) and E(b) over 2500sqm;
• E(b) over 600sqm;
• Hot Food Take Away over 500sqm;
• E(g) over 2500sqm;
• B2 over 4000sqm;
• B8 over 5000sqm;
• C2 (hospitals/nursing homes) over 50 beds;
• C2 (residential education) over 150 students;
• C2 (institutional hostels) over 400 residents;
• C3 over 20 units;
• E(e)/E(f) over 1000sqm;
• E(d)/F1 /F2 over 1500sqm.

Geographic locations where this information is required

All areas of the district. 

What information is required?

Transport assessment (TA) and travel plan (TP). A TA should address the following issues; reducing the need to travel, especially by car – ensure, at the outset, that thought is given to reducing the need to travel; consider the types of uses (or mix of uses) and the scale of development in order to promote multipurpose or linked trips; promote accessibility by all modes of travel, in particular public transport, cycling and walking; assess the likely travel behaviour or travel pattern to and from the proposed site; and develop appropriate measures to influence travel behaviour; provide accurate quantitative and qualitative analyses of the predicted impacts of residual trips from the proposed development and ensure that suitable measures are proposed to manage these impacts; and ensure as much as possible that the proposed mitigation measures avoid unnecessary physical improvements to highways and promote innovative and sustainable transport solutions. However, where innovative and sustainable transport solutions do not fully mitigate the adverse impact of personal travel from a development, there may be a necessity to provide highway infrastructure improvements to deal with the residual development impacts.
All public rights of way should be clearly identified, and details provided of any planned diversion to be applied for under section 257 of the Town and Planning Act 1990. It should describe how the construction access will affect the Public Right of way and outline the impact of the development and how this can be mitigated during construction and afterwards.
The findings of the TA will help inform the Travel Plan which will generally be secured via a Section 106 legal agreement.

Where to look for further assistance

Government guidance on transport assessments can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-plans-transport-assessments-and-statements
Guidance on travel plans can also be obtained from West Sussex County

Council ‘Transport Assessment Methodology’ (June 2007), which can be viewed:
http://www2.westsussex.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/WSCC%20Transport%20Assessments%20-%20Guidance%20on%20Methodology%20for%20Developers.pdf

Special guidance should be explored through pre-application advice:
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/information-for-developers/pre-application-advice-for-roads-and-transport/

Types of application that require this information

Major applications within the Sharp Sand and Gravel Safeguarding Area.

Geographic locations where this information is required

Applications within the Minerals Safeguarding Area in appendix E of the Joint Minerals Local Plan.
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/policies-and-reports/environment-planning-and-waste-policy-and-reports/minerals-and-waste-policy/joint-minerals-local-plan/

What information is required?

An assessment of the underlying mineral, taking account the information listed in the ‘Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance‘ and how the proposal addresses Policy M9 of the Joint Minerals Local Plan (2018). The assessment should be proportional to the size of the site and the scarcity of the mineral.
The Minerals Planning Authority will object to the application if an assessment is not provided

Where to look for further assistance

Details on the safeguarding of minerals can be found in the Joint Minerals Local Plan July 2018 Policy M9:

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/policies-and-reports/environment-planning-and-waste-policy-and-reports/minerals-and-waste-policy/joint-minerals-local-plan/

Applicants are advised to undertake pre application discussions with the Minerals Planning Authority.

Types of application that require this information

All applications

Geographic locations where this information is required

Applications within minerals infrastructure consultation zone

(Littlehampton Wharf)

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/policies-and-reports/environment-planning-and-waste-policy-and-reports/minerals-and-waste-policy/joint-minerals-local-plan/

What information is required?

An assessment of the impact the non-mineral development will have on the minerals infrastructure taking into account the information in the ‘Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance’ and how the proposal addresses Policy M10 of the Joint Minerals Local Plan (2018).

Where to look for further assistance

Policy M10 of the Joint Minerals Local Plan (July 2018)

Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance:

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/policies-and-reports/environment-planning-and-waste-policy-and-reports/minerals-and-waste-policy/joint-minerals-local-plan/

Types of application that require this information

All applications

Geographic locations where this information is required

Applications that falls within a Waste Consultation Area as set out in the ‘Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance’
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/policies-and-reports/environment-planning-and-waste-policy-and-reports/minerals-and-waste-policy/joint-minerals-local-plan/

What information is required?

An assessment of the impact the development will have on the waste infrastructure, taking into account the information listed the ‘Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance’ and how the proposal addresses Policy W2 of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan (2014).

Where to look for further assistance

Policy W2 of the West Sussex Waste Local Plan (2014)

West Sussex Minerals and Waste Safeguarding Guidance

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/policies-and-reports/environment-planning-and-waste-policy-and-reports/minerals-and-waste-policy/joint-minerals-local-plan/