Below are a number of links to our most commonly requested application forms and guidance. Froms and guidance include our schedule of fees, validation checklists and enquiry form to help us to determine if planning permission and/or building regulations are required for proposed works.
Planning Application Forms: Applying for planning permission? you can download your forms from the Planning Portal e-forms cabinet, click here (external link).
Householder Application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling
Householder Application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and conservation area consent
Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building
Application for planning permission
Application for tree works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and/or Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in Conservation Areas
Application For Extensions To The Time Limits For Implementing Planning Permissions And Associated Listed Building And/Or Conservation Area Consents
This form is currently not available on the online application system, fee calculator or forms cabinet from the Planning Portal. This means that the form does not currently carry our details or branding. The Portal is working to implement these functions.
Application for a Non-material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission
This form is currently not available on the online application system, fee calculator or forms cabinet from the Planning Portal. This means that the form does not currently carry our details or branding. The Portal is working to implement these functions.
Application for planning permission and consent to display an advertisement(s)
Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved
Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building
You can also submit your planning application online through the Planning Portal, click here (external link).
Schedule of Planning Fees: This sets out the current level of fees and is split into different categories depending on the type of development you are proposing.
Notice 1: Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure)
Order 1995 Notice Under Article 6 - Application for Planning Permission
This notice is to be served on individuals if Certificate B or C is completed
Notice 2: Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure)
Order 1995 Notice Under Article 6 - Application for Planning Permission
This notice is to be served on individuals if Certificate C or D is completed
Local Requirements List: Our Local Requirements list identifies additional information that we require for different types of planning proposals.
Enquiry form (revised June 2010): You may not need planning permission or Building Regulation Approval to make changes to your home. To help us determine whether your proposal requires either please complete our enquiry form.
The Disability Discrimination Act – What you need to know about making changes to your premises
This sets out advice for companies and organisations that provide services to the public (required by the Disability Discrimination Act) to ensure that their services are reasonably accessible to disabled people.
Reporting a suspected breach of planning control (online form)
Planning Applications - current and decided from January 2000. A public Register of all planning applications can be viewed at our Kelham Hall office. Contact Planning Reception on 01636 655860 or email planning@nsdc.info.
Planning Appeals - lodged from 31st August 2004
Enforcement Notices - list of all planning enforcement notices issued by the Authority
Weekly Planning Decision List - Lists containing decided applications for previous 6 weeks
Weekly Planning Registered List - Lists containing applications submitted and registered for previous 6 weeks
Planning Committee - including agenda, minutes, reports, action sheets, members and dates of forthcoming committees
Do I need planning permission?
You may be thinking about improving your home or making more use of it. You may need planning permission before you make any changes. This leaflet provides you with guidance to assist.
Now that I have applied...?
Now that we have registered your application it’s down to us. This leaflet explains what happens with your application.
Guide to publicity and consultations on planning applications
This leaflet outlines how we publicise planning applications in the local papers, on site and directly to local residents.
Making your comments
This leaflet outlines how you can see plans and documents, make comments and how to check the progress of a planning applications.
Planning Committee Explained
This leaflet explains why some applications are decided at Planning Committee, what happens at Planning Committee, what happens at a site visit and what happens after a decision has been made by the Committee.
Scheme of Delegation
This sets out what applications are normally dealt with by Planning Committee and which are dealt with under delegated powers by an authorised Officer of the Council.
Planning Services Folder
This interactive PDF provides a brief overview of services provided by us and our contact details.
If you require a hard copy of any of the information on this page please contact Planning Services on 01636 655860 or email planning@nsdc.info. There may be a charge for this information, click here for further information.