1.      Design and Access Statement

Required in all circumstances except   for engineering or mining works, or a change of use (where there are no other elements to the application such as alterations to elevations or extensions etc). Refer to www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-13471 for separate advice on what the statement should include.

 

2.      A Supporting Planning Statement

This is not an essential requirement, but can be a helpful document when submitted with most applications.

 

A supporting Statement is an opportunity for the applicant to provide an introduction to the proposal, identify the supporting documentation, set out the key issues and explain anything that may not be self evident from the other submitted documents.  It can also set out the applicants view on the context and need for the proposed development and include an overview of how the proposal accords with relevant national, regional and local planning policies.  It can also include details of consultations with the local planning authority and wider community/statutory consultees undertaken prior to submission.  However, a separate Statement on Community Involvement may also be appropriate for larger scale proposals  (see below).

 

3.      Lighting Assessment

Required in all cases where illuminated advertisements are proposed.

 

Technical details should be submitted including a layout plan with beam orientation and spread, a schedule of the equipment in the design (with trade diagrams if appropriate) and the proposed hours of illumination.

 

4.      Photographs and Photomontages

Required if the proposal involves the demolition of an existing building or development affecting a conservation area or a listed building. 

 

In other cases photographs can provide useful background information and can help show how developments relate to the existing landscape and/or street scene. 

 

5.      Sworn affidavit(s)

These may form part of the evidence submitted in support of an application for a Certificate of Lawful Development. 

 

Affidavits should be from people with personal knowledge of the existing use or works carried out or any other relevant evidence, for example, dated invoices/receipts for work carried out etc.

 

6.      Existing and proposed site layout plans (often referred to as Block Plans)

Required  for most applications; may not be required for some change of use proposals.

Depending on the proposed development, these should show the buildings and structures, gardens, open spaces and car parking and access in relation to nearby buildings including neighbouring boundaries.   The number of parking spaces for cars (including disabled spaces), motorbikes and bicycles should be included.  If the application is for a public facility (eg shop, leisure centre, or office open to public visitors) these spaces should be seperatly identified for staff and visitors.   A scale of 1:200 or 1:500 and with a scale bar or metric measurements should be included. 

 

7.      Existing Floor Layout plans

Required  for most applications; may not be required for some change of use proposals. Drawings showing the full existing floor layout plans to an appropriate scale, usually 1:100 and with a scale bar or metric measurements included.

 

8.      Existing Elevations

Required where the application relates to an extension or external alterations.

These detailed drawings should indicate the existing elevations (from all sides affected by the proposal) to an appropriate scale, usually 1:100 and with a scale bar or metric measurements included.

 

9.      Proposed Floor Layout

Required for most applications; may not be required for some change of use proposals. Drawings showing the full proposed floor layout plans to an appropriate scale, usually 1:100 and with a scale bar or metric measurements included.

 

10.  Proposed Elevations

Required for most applications; may not be required for some change of use proposals.

Detailed drawings should indicate the proposed elevations to an appropriate scale, usually 1:100 and with a scale bar or metric measurements included.

 

11.  Section drawings

Required for most applications, especially where the floor plans and elevational drawings do not give a full picture of all the relevant details (for example any internal courtyards), where it is helpful to indicate further internal details, or where there is a significant change in ground levels within the site or on adjoining land.  These drawings may not be required for some change of use proposals.

 

The elevational drawings should indicate how the proposal relates to existing ground levels or where ground levels would be modified.  The drawings should include a scale bar or metric measurements.

 

Levels should also be taken into account in the formulation of design and access statements.  

 

12.  Existing and proposed car parking and access arrangements

 

13.  Tree Survey/Arboricultural Assessment

Required  where there are existing trees on site or on land adjoining. Impact on trees can be assessed by reference to BS 5837 and root protection zones. The plan should show a scale bar or metric measurements. A Utilities Statement (30 below) will also be required.

 

14.  Landscaping details

Required for the submission of Reserved Matters and applications for the approval of details reserved by a landscape condition. May also be required where the application affects a site within a Conservation Area or has an impact on the wider landscape. 

 

15.  Archaeological Assessment

Required for any application that proposes works within defined areas of potential archaeological importance.  Advice regarding specific sites and evaluation requirements can be obtained from the City Council's Historic Environment Manager on telephone 01733 343329, or at http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-10142 .

 

16.  Structural Information / Structural Survey

Required   for applications involving the conversion of, demolition of, or alteration/extension to, a listed   building or building of local historic importance: conversion of a former agricultural building to a new use: or demolition (including any part-demolition) of an agricultural building.

 

The City Council's Historic Environment Team should be contacted on 01733 453522 for advice on the nature/extent of the required information/survey.  

 

17.  Biodiversity survey and report

Required where the proposed development could have impacts on wildlife or biodiversity. It refers to applications for the following development:

·         All major development

·         Wind turbines

·         The change of use or demolition of agricultural buildings

·         Demolition of or alterations to Listed Buildings

 

The following must be submitted with the application

·         Protected Species Survey and Assessment

·         An Ecological Survey and Assessment

 

Surveys should be undertaken and reports prepared by a suitably qualified ecologist. For further guidance and see the Biodiversity Checklist and Guidance on the council's website.

 

A request may be made for submission of surveys and assessments for other developments not included on this list should biodiversity interests be found during the lifetime of the application.

 

18.  Conservation Area Character Appraisal

Required   when development involves a site within a designated Conservation Area.

An assessment of the impact of the proposals on the site and its surroundings should be set out in the 'Design and Access Statement' (1 above) to ensure that the proposal has been assessed by the applicant in relation to the City Council's Conservation Area Appraisal for that area.

 

 

19.  Flood Risk Assessment

Required where the application site falls within specified Flood Risk Zones as identified by Environment Agency Flood Risk Standing Advice at www.pipernetworking.com.

 

For general information on what you need to include in the Assessment please refer to Planning Policy Statement 25: Planning and Flood Risk.  In certain circumstances such as for applications for householder or minor development you can use the form provided on the Council's Website at   www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-13471

 

20.  Noise Impact Assessment

Required if the development proposals are either likely to cause noise disturbance or are considered to be a noise sensitive development. 

For further guidance please refer to Planning Policy Guidance note 24: Planning and Noise.

 

21.  Sunlight/Daylighting Assessment

Required for all applications for new buildings over 2 storeys where there is a potential impact upon the current levels of sunlight/daylight at adjacent premises and buildings.

 

22.  Planning Obligations Draft Head(s) of Terms 

Required for most planning applications involving the creation of new dwellings or commercial premises. 

 

A Planning Obligation ("Section 106 Agreement") is a separate legal agreement signed by the Planning Authority and the landowners (ie persons with a legal interest in the land, which may also include the developer), prior to the grant of a planning permission.  The Agreement will include commitments given by the landowner towards the provision of various community benefits considered necessary to make the proposal acceptable.  Please see www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-7782 for further information on the need for, and content of, a Planning Obligation. A schedule of the issues to be addressed (known as the proposed "Heads of Terms" should be submitted with any application where an Obligation is required.

 

23.  Affordable Housing Statement

Required   with applications for new dwellings where either Council policy requires that a proportion of the new dwellings are made available as affordable housing or where the application is for affordable housing only.

 

The Statement should include plans showing the location of affordable units, and provide information (for the affordable housing and any market housing) on the number of residential units and the mix of units.  This should include the number of bedrooms and the number of habitable rooms (or the floor space of habitable areas).  If different types of tenure are proposed for different units, these should be clearly and fully explained.  The affordable housing statement should also include details of any Registered Social Landlords acting as partners in the development.

 

24.  Draft/Framework Travel Plan

Required for major planning applications.

 

This is a statement of how non-car modes of transport are to be encouraged and managed, thereby promoting a shift away from single occupancy car journeys to and from the development by staff/residents and visitors. The Draft/Framework should be submitted with the planning application. This will be subject to discussion/negotiations whilst the planning application is being progressed and is then likely to be included in any planning obligation attached to the permission. Further information on the nature and content of Travel Plans can be obtained from "Travel Choice" on 01733 747474.

 

25.  Transport Assessment

Required if the development is likely to result in changes to traffic movement.

 

It should include all existing and proposed commercial and residential vehicular and pedestrian movements to and from the site.  Loading areas and arrangements for manoeuvring, servicing and parking of vehicles should also be clearly identified.  It should describe and analyse existing transport conditions, how the development would affect those conditions and any measures proposed to overcome any problems.

 

For larger scale development proposals the assessment should illustrate accessibility to the site by all modes of transport, and the likely modal split of journeys to and from the site. 

It should also give details of proposed measures to improve access by public transport, walking and cycling, to reduce the need for parking associated with the proposal and to mitigate transport impacts.

 

Further guidance can be found in Guidance on Transport Assessment, published by the Department for transport (March 2007)

 

26.  Environmental Impact Assessment

Required   Please refer to The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No 293) which can be found on the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) website at www.dclg.co.uk  

The statement should describe the likely significant effects of the development on the environment and to set out the proposed mitigation measures, in accordance with the requirements of the above legislation.

 

27.  Statement of Community Involvement

Required: Please refer to the council website a www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-9539

In these cases, the applicant should submit a statement setting out how they have complied with the requirements for pre-application consultation set out in the City Council's adopted Statement of Community Involvement, above.  It should demonstrate that the views of the local community have been sought and taken into account in the formulation of development proposals. 

 

28.  Air Quality Assessment

Required if the development proposals could impact upon air quality or there are potential pollutants. 

 

The assessment should indicate the change in air quality resulting from the development and outlining appropriate mitigation measures as necessary.  More information can be found in Planning Policy Statement 23: Planning and Pollution Control.

 

29.  Ground Conditions Assessment

Required where site contamination is known or suspected.

 

More information can be found in Planning Policy Statement 23: Planning and Pollution Control, or in the City Council's document "Contaminated land: A guide for Developers and their Advisors (November 2005)" 

 

30. Utilities Statement

Required for all applications where a tree survey is required (13 above)

 

31. Foul sewerage assessment

Required for all applications where new development creates a need for the disposal of foul sewage.

 

32. Construction Waste Management Plan

Required  for all major applications

 

The application should be supported by waste management plans of the type encouraged by the code of practice published by the DTI in   "Site Waste Management Plans: guidance for construction contractors and clients (2004)". 

 

Note: These do not require formal approval by the Local Planning Authority but are intended to encourage identification of the volume and type of material to be demolished and/or excavated, opportunities for the reuse and recovery of materials and to demonstrate how off-site disposal of waste will be minimised and managed.

 

33.  Minerals and Waste Management

Required for all applications for minerals and waste management, unless accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment.

 

The following details are required:

 

34.  Open Space Assessment

Required for development within existing open spaces or other outdoor recreational facilities where there would otherwise be a loss of   public open space.

Application proposals should be accompanied by plans showing any areas of existing or proposed open space within or adjoining the application site.   An applicant should   demonstrate thorough and independent assessment that any land or buildings to be lost are surplus to local requirements.   Unless in very special circumstances, planning permission is unlikely to be granted for any proposal involving the loss of existing open space a/or associated buildings. For further information please refer to Planning Policy Guidance note 17: Planning for open space, sport and recreation, or  www.sportengland.org

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35.  Retail (or other) Impact Assessment to accompany applications for town centre uses

Required   for all retail or leisure proposals in an edge of centre or out of centre location, and where it is not in accordance with the development plan documents.

 

This should be accompanied by an assessment of the need for the proposal.  Impact Assessments should also be provided for applications for other main town centre uses when they are in an edge of centre or out of centre location and not in accordance with the development plan.  See Planning Policy Statement 6 Planning for Town Centres for further guidance on the application of the Sequential Test.