Residential development of one or two dwellings or a site of less than 0.2 hectare. Non- residential development of less than 250 sq m floor-space or a site of less than 0.5 hectare. (Part 3 Prior Notification Class Q [1 to 2 dwellings])
This sets out the details that you need to submit for us to answer your enquiry. It identifies the information that is essential, together with any additional information that will help us give you a fuller response.
The fee (which includes VAT) is set out in the table below.
Enquiries should be emailed to planning@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk together with the information set out below.
Please note that this is informal officers’ advice and does not prejudice the outcome of a future planning application.
If you require a more formal determination as to whether planning permission is required for your proposal then you can submit an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness - proposed development. Forms are available and an application can be made by going to the Planning Portal Apply for Certificate of Lawfulness. The fee for a Certificate of Lawfulness will depend on the size and nature of what is being proposed.
Information we need from you
Essential:
- location plan showing where the site is
- plan showing the position of the proposal in the site
- Sketch drawings showing what the proposal looks like from each side, ideally including the dimensions
- photographs of the site and its surroundings
- project brief/Design and Access Statement
What we’ll provide
For "Concept meetings" we will require the above information from you in advance of the meeting and will provide you with meeting notes outlining what has been discussed. A full written response will not be provided.
For a written reply :
- an informal officer’s opinion on the need for planning permission and/or the likely outcome of such a planning application including:
- any relevant previous planning decisions
- summary of the main planning considerations and objectives of relevant policies
- transport and highway issues
- comments on the design and relationship to neighbouring uses
- any restrictions which should be considered, for example, Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
- need for any financial contributions, for example, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
- additional bodies you may wish to consult before submitting an application
Costs and time taken for reply
| Item | Cost | Initial contact | Meeting | Final response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written reply | £150 | - | - | Within 20 working days or an agreed extension of time |
| Concept meeting (TEAMs or meeting in office) | £200 | Meeting notes outlining the discussion within 5 working days of meeting or agreed extension of time | ||
| Meeting in office and written reply | £222 | Within five working days | Within 15 working days | Within 10 working days of meeting or an agreed extension of time |
Exemptions and reductions for pre-application enquiries
No charge:
- adaptations for disabled people
- an enquiry relating to a previously refused or withdrawn planning application
- a follow up enquiry within six months of the refusal or withdrawal of a previous planning application
- enquiry relating purely to listed building advice
- enquiry relating purely to works to trees
50% fee:
- requests by parish councils, charities or voluntary groups and enquiries relating to affordable housing on exception sites
Where it is not possible to secure a comment from external consultees within the above timescales, the council will respond and forward the consultee comments separately.