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The National Standard
Planning Application form (1APP) is now in use by every local
authority in England; effective 6 April 2008. The new form provides
a consistent format and set of questions with the aim of helping to
make the process of applying for planning permission more
straightforward for applicants.
What is 1APP?
1APP has been
introduced by the Government (www.planningportal.gov.uk/1app) as part of the
move to streamline the planning system. 1APP has replaced all
existing planning application forms (with the exception of minerals
forms) from 6 April when it became the only method of applying for
planning permission in England.
To ensure that you provide the
information necessary for your application to be processed
efficiently, different forms are provided for different types of
application, these include:
- Householder applications
- Full planning permission
- Outline planning permission, including approval of reserved
matters
- Listed building consent
- Conservation area consent
- Advertisement consent
- Tree works (including trees protected by a TPO and trees in a
conservation area)
- Certificate of lawfulness of existing and proposed use or
development
For the first time, if you need to apply for two consent types,
e.g. planning permission and listed building consent; combined
forms are available which include the questions for both
application types. If you use one of these combined forms, even
though you only have to complete one form, it will be treated as
two applications and you will be advised of two application
numbers, one for each type of consent.
The Planning Portal Online Applications service
Whilst you can still submit your applications on paper, there are
distinct advantages to be gained by completing the form online and
applying electronically.
The intelligent nature of the forms means that it is quicker and
easier for you to complete the forms online because it is clear
which part of the forms you need to complete dependent on your
earlier answers.
In addition to completing the form online, you can attach
drawings and other files. Payment to Newham can be made online or
by cheque.
The aim is to encourage new ways of working within the planning
service that will support an almost paperless system.
Please
note: If submitting plans
electronically, please ensure that all plans are scaled to
A3.
Also, if paying by cheque, please ensure that the site address and
reference number are detailed clearly on the back of the cheque and
sent to:
Planning Portal Payments
Development Control
Town Hall Annexe
East Ham
E6 2RT
Complete your planning application
online
Planning Application Requirements
The Government has introduced changes to the way planning
applications are validated. All planning applications received on
or after 6 April 2008 are validated using two lists: a list of
national information requirements and a list of local information
requirements.
The following sets out the national and local information
requirements for making an application to the London Borough of
Newham:
The requirements follow guidance provided in the following DCLG
guidance issued in December 2007:
The Validation of Planning Applications - Guidance for Local
Planning Authorities
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