Development Control Charter
Submitting a planning application
4.1 Planning application forms and guidance notes can be obtained by contacting the Development Control section at South Efford House (telephone 01590 646615) or from the Authority’s website The Authority is also able to accept planning applications made on line via the Planning Portal
4.2 When an application is submitted it will be checked to ensure the forms have been completed, the plans and supporting documents are acceptable and the correct fee has been paid. Within three working days of receipt, valid applications will be acknowledged in writing, giving the case officer’s name and contact details and setting out an applicant’s statutory rights and the time limits for determination (normally eight weeks from receipt of a valid application).
4.3 Each application will be:
- entered on the statutory public register;
- scanned onto the Authority’s website;
- placed on the weekly list of new applications posted on the website;
- sent to the Parish/Town Council with a pro-forma for any comments they may wish to make;
- made known to neighbours by the posting of a green site notice, with all immediately adjoining neighbours being notified in writing and given 21 days to make their comments;
- advertised in the local newspapers if required by legislation; and
- sent to statutory and non-statutory bodies and adjoining authorities for consultation purposes.
4.4 Where an application is invalid or an incorrect fee has been submitted, applicants or agents will be notified within three working days of receipt with an explanation of what further information is required. If the necessary information has not been received within 21 working days, the application will be returned and the fee refunded.
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