Make a Planning Application
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Information requirement for the validation of planning applications
Planning Enforcement Breach form
How to Make an Application
Access the online Planning Portal forms and submit your application electronically. You can e-mail any plans to planning@staffordbc.gov.uk if you are unable to upload them to the Planning Portal site. Please ensure you explain in your e-mail exactly what the plans are referring to i.e. a submitted planning application. Portal Planning Application forms can also be downloaded and sent in by e-mail or post.
Direct links to 1APP application forms from the planning portal (Communities and Local Government launched 1APP,on the 6th April 2008. 1APP forms are standard planning application forms to replace all existing types of planning application forms currently in use within England. They became the only legal way of submitting a planning application within England.)
Make an online submission and access the planning portal (The Planning Portal is the UK Government's online planning and building regulations resource. This can be used to learn about planning and building regulations, apply for planning permission, find out about development near you, appeal against a decision and research government policy.)
Other Useful Documents When Making an Application
Planning Application Fees Schedule (effective from 6th April 2008)
Certificates and Notices
Agricultural and ownership certificates must be completed and signed for ALL planning applications. These are an essential and integral part of every planning application. There are four different types of ownership certificate (A,B,C & D). One must be completed for an application to be validated. The applicant must state what interest they have in the land, and verify if the land is part of an agricultural holding or not. If they are not the owner, they must also serve a notice 1 on the owner of the land. Even if the application is for a domestic extension, it must have a completed agricultural certificate for it to be a valid application.
Planning Application form Please use the 1APP form above and complete the agricultural and ownership certificates
Householder Application form Please use the 1APP form above and complete the agricultural and ownership certificatesStafford Planning Authority request a Design and Access statement for all developments (excluding Householder Applications). The legislation governing this requirement is the DCLG Circular 01/2006 12 June 2006. (The Department for Communities and Local Government occasionally issues guidance on Planning and Building Regulations. These are given in the form of DCLG circulars. They cover all aspects of legislation and are used to enhance Planning & Building Regulations.)
Agriculture/Forestry Dwelling notes
On-Line payments
Planning Portal application forms are accepted by Stafford Borough Council. A Stafford Borough validation check list MUST be completed and accompany the Portal forms.