National Planning Application Forms-1App

Communities and Local Government is launching 1APP, a Standard Planning Application Form to replace all existing types of planning application forms (except minerals) within England.

1APP will remove the differences in application forms by ensuring the same information will be required for comparable applications by every Local Planning Authority in England.  This will make the planning system clearer and more efficient for planning professionals and public alike.

• The 1APP will save applicants time and effort completing applications.
• The form will make the application process easier by asking standard questions and ending confusion over individual LPA requirements. Our local Planning Application Requirements (PARS) and validation checklists are listed along side each application form therefore making invalid applications less of a problem.

1APP is primarily designed as an electronic form and will be availabe online via the Planning Portal, there is a link through to this on our planning form pages.  The paper form will be available from the Planning Department on request, also as a download from the planning form pages.

As from close of business, Friday 4th April 2008, we will only accept planning applications on the new national 1APP forms.  Should you require further information or help.please contact the planning department on 01386 565565