Planning application process

Local list

The Local Planning Authority was required, in 2010, to review its 'Local List' of information required when submitting an application. Very few changes have been made, however, as per Government Guidance, the List has been re-formatted.

In order to assess each application different information will be required. The Government requires us to take a proportional approach to our requirements for information, therefore if you are unsure as to what level of information is required please don't hesitate to contact Development Control and speak to a Planning Officer in the relevant Team.

Reviewed Local List

It may be appropriate for applicants to provide some or all of the following plans:

Block plan of the site, showing: site boundaries; the type and height of boundary treatment (e.g. walls, fences), where a change is proposed; the position of any building or structure on the other side of such boundaries, where these could influence or be affected by the proposed development.

Existing and proposed elevations, showing clearly the proposed works in relation to what is already there, for any elevations that would be created or altered by the development proposal. These should indicate, where possible, the proposed building materials and the style, materials and finish of windows and doors. Where a proposed elevation adjoins another building or is in close proximity to it, the drawings should show the relationship between the two buildings and detail the positions of the openings on each property.

Floor plans for new development, and for existing buildings altered by the proposed development. These should highlight any existing walls or buildings that are to be demolished, where applicable. If the application relates simply to a change of use, and no development work is to be carried out, a floor plan may not be necessary.

Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor and site levels, where a change is proposed. These should show: how the proposed development relates to existing site levels and adjacent development (with levels related to a fixed datum point off site); details of existing and proposed foundations and eaves where a change is proposed; and how encroachment onto adjoining land is to be avoided.

Roof plans for any roof that would be created or altered by the proposed development, showing the shape of the roof, its location, and specifying the roofing materials to be used.

Biodiversity Survey
Coal Mining Risk Assessment Report
Economic Statement
Flood Risk Assessment
Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test
Foul sewage and Drainage Assessment
Heritage Statement
Land Contamination Assessment
Land Stability
Lighting Assessment
Noise Assessment
Planning Obligations Statement
Renewable Energy Statement
Structural Survey
Surface Water Drainage Assessment
Telecommunications
Town Centre Uses – Impact Assessment
Transport Assessment and Statement
Travel Plan
Tree Survey and Tree Protection Plan
Ventilation and Extraction Statement.

Biodiversity Survey
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation\| Replacement Unitary Development Plan - Policies NE15, NE16, NE17 and NE18
Type of application	All planning applications likely to affect protected species All planning applications likely to affect protected sites, habitats.
Geographic locations where this information is required	An area in close proximity to habitat features suitable for bats and is therefore an increased likelihood of a bat roost being present
What information is required	Assessments of impacts and proposals for long term maintenance and management. The following guidance should assist in determining what is required. West Yorkshire Ecology Service: Minimum Standards for Bat Surveys in West Yorkshire\|
Where to look for further assistance	For further information please contact the Nature Conservation Officer on (01422) 393214.

Coal Mining Risk Assessment Report
Policy driver	Planning Policy Guidance 14 – Development on Unstable Land Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policy M5 and GM1
Type of application	All non householder applications in Coal Mining Development Referral Areas
Geographic locations where this information is required	Coal Mining Development Referral Areas
What information is required	The Coal Mining Risk Assessment should be prepared by a suitably qualified and competent person (see PPG14 for definition)
Where to look for further assistance	Planning Policy Guidance 14: Development on Unstable Ground The Coal Authority website: www.coal.gov.uk/services/planning The Coal Authority Planning and Local Authority Liaison Department, Telephone 01623 637 119 (direct) or email planningconsultation@coal.gov.uk

Economic Statement
Policy driver	Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policy GE1
Type of application	Employment development applications Non-employment development which would result in loss of land or buildings with a lawful use for employment (Use Classes B1 to B8 or other employment uses).
Geographic locations where this information is required	Sites identified within the Replacement Unitary Development Plan as Primary Employment Areas and New Employment Sites
What information is required	The statement should include any regeneration benefits from the proposed development, including: details of any new jobs that might be created or supported the relative floor space totals for each proposed use (where known) and community benefits reference to any regeneration strategies that might lie behind or be supported by the proposal.
Where to look for further assistance	For further information please contact the Economic Development Team on (01422) 392222.

Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk\| Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policies EP16 and EP17
Type of application	Sites of 1ha or more in Flood Zone 1 Any development in Flood Zones 2 and 3.
Geographic locations where this information is required	Link to Environment Agency Matrix to follow
What information is required	The FRA should identify and assess the risks of all forms of flooding to and from the development and demonstrate how these flood risks will be managed, taking climate change into account. The FRA should include the design of surface water management systems including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDs) and address the requirement for safe access to and from the development in areas at risk of flooding.
Where to look for further assistance	Link to Environment Agency Matrix for main river risks Link to Calderdale guidance documents on Drainage & Flood risk for all other risks. For further technical information please contact the Council's Drainage Engineer on (01422) 392968 and the Environment Agency on (0113) 2134732. In addition the flood risk areas can be viewed at www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement 25 – Development and Flood Risk
Type of application	All applications (except minor and changes of use only) within flood zones 2, 3a and 3b
Geographic locations where this information is required	Flood Zones 2, 3a and 3b
What information is required	The Sequential tests must establish that there are no other sites at a lower risk of flooding
Where to look for further assistance	For further technical information please contact the Council's Drainage Engineer on (01422) 392968 and the Environment Agency on (0113) 2134732. In addition the flood risk areas can be viewed at www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Foul sewage and Drainage Assessment
Policy driver	Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policies EP13, EP14, EP19 and EP22
Type of application	Where the development involves the disposal of trade waste or disposal of foul sewage effluent and surface water.
Geographic locations where this information is required	-
What information is required	Details of the method of storage, treatment and disposal, please use the following form where relevant Foul Drainage Assessment Form [PDF file 150KB]\|
Where to look for further assistance	Guidance on what should be included in a non-mains drainage assessment is given in DETR Circular 03/99 and Building Regulations Approved Document Part H and in BS6297. Contact flood drainage engineers for surface water (see above) / Environmental Health for non-mains foul drainage Tel: 01422 392311.

Heritage Statement
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 5 – Planning for the Historic Environment Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policies BE14, BE15, BE16, BE17, BE18, BE19, BE20, BE211, BE22, BE23,BE24, and S28
Type of application	Planning applications affecting a listed building or its curtilage Planning Applications affecting a conservation area or its setting Applications for Listed Building Consent Applications for Conservation Area Consent Planning applications affecting nationally and locally designated parks and gardens Planning applications affecting an ancient monument or its setting Planning application affecting undesignated heritage assets that are recorded on the Historic Environment Record, including known archaeological sites.
Geographic locations where this information is required	Listed Buildings Conservation Areas Registered Parks & Gardens Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
What information is required	PPS5 (March 2010) requires applicants to provide a description of the significance of the heritage asset affected by their proposal and the contribution of their setting to that significance. The level of detail should be proportionate to the importance of the heritage asset.
Where to look for further assistance	For heritage assets, advice is provided in PPS5.

Land Contamination Assessment
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement 23 – Planning and Pollution Control Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policy EP9 and EP10
Type of application	A (Phase I) Report is required where: The site has previous manufacturing or industrial activity chemical or fuel storage treatment or disposal of waste the application site is within 250 mm of a landfill site where it is suspected the land may be contaminated due to its uses now or in the past a detailed Site Investigation (Phase II) Report and Risk Assessment is required: where it is known or “suspected” that the site is contaminated to an extent that it could adversely affect the proposed development and / or create new pollutant linkages The Desk Top (Phase I) Report identifies that contamination is evident on the site.
Geographic locations where this information is required	Where required
What information is required	A Phase one report consists of : A desktop study (a search of available historical and current records and maps to identify possible sources of contamination) A site walkover survey (a simple survey of the site as it currently exists to reveal any features such as structures, tanks, pipe-work and so on not shown on other records, but which may suggest possible sources of contamination) A conceptual model using the information gathered to identify possible pollutant linkages A basic risk assessment of any linkages.
Where to look for further assistance	For further technical information please contact the Pollution Team on (01422 392307).

Land Stability
Policy driver	Planning Policy Guidance - 14 Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policies EP11
Type of application	Developments on land known or suspected to be potentially unstable Proposals for free standing retaining structures e.g. gabion baskets Proposals for the excavation of land that would affect site stability.
Geographic locations where this information is required	Unstable land identified on maps within Replacement Unitary Development Plan
What information is required	A report assessing the nature and scale of any stability problems and identifying any measures required to overcome the problems.
Where to look for further assistance	-

Lighting Assessment
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement 23 – Planning and Pollution Control Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policy EP5
Type of application	Proposal involves exterior lighting for sports pitches, car parks, illumination of buildings, commercial security lighting and outdoor work areas (excludes standard street lighting or similar low-level lighting)
Geographic locations where this information is required	-
What information is required	An appraisal of the need for lighting An assessment of the potential impacts A lighting design scheme, including horizontal and vertical illuminance measurements.
Where to look for further assistance	For further technical information please contact the Pollution Team on (01422) 392307.

Noise Assessment
Policy driver	Planning Policy Guidance 24 – Planning and Noise
Type of application	Major “noise sensitive” developments adjacent to major roads or other transportation noise sources Major developments which contain noise sources, whether internally or externally, which may have an impact upon existing “noise sensitive” uses.
Geographic locations where this information is required	“Noise sensitive” development include residential developments and hospitals
What information is required	Contact Environmental Health to discuss requirements
Where to look for further assistance	For further technical information please contact the Environmental Health - Pollution Team on (01422) 392307.

Planning Obligations Statement
Policy driver	Replacement Unitary Development Plan Policies : H13, OS5, CF1 and GE3
Type of application	Residential developments of 15 units or more Residential Developments of 10 units or more and New Employment uses creating over 50 jobs All Major residential Developments Sites with a lawful B1 to B8 employment use, which exceeds 0.5 hectares in area, or floor space of 1000 square metres or more.
Geographic locations where this information is required	Where relevant
What information is required	Affordable Housing Details of 20% of dwellings at a price that enables a registered social landlord to achieve the Housing Corporation's target rent. For further information on the requirements please follow this link:Further information on affordable housing [PDF file 10KB]\| Public Open Space Details of on-site contribution in accordance with, or equivalent to, the National Playing Fields Association Standards. Where an on-site contribution is being made. Education Details of contribution to the creation of school places where the Council identify a shortfall, to be defined at the pre-application stage. Economic Development Details of the scale and kind of employment lost and commensurate with the development proposed. For further information on the requirements please follow this link: Further information on planning obligations [PDF file 48KB]\|
Where to look for further assistance	Affordable Housing Housing Enabling Manager (01422) 392650 Public Open Space Asset and Information Management Officer (01422) 393210 Education School Organisation Officer (01422) 392646 Economic Development Economic Development Manager (01422) 392222.

Renewable Energy Statement
Policy driver	Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policy EP27
Type of application	Major applications
Geographic locations where this information is required	Where relevant
What information is required	The statement should make reference to how the development will incorporate renewable energy generation in accordance with Policy EP27.
Where to look for further assistance	-

Structural Survey
Policy driver	Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policy NE4
Type of application	Applications for the conversion of buildings in the Greenbelt or Countryside to demonstrate that they are capable of conversion without major or compete reconstruction
Geographic locations where this information is required	Where relevant
What information is required	Report provided by suitably qualified person
Where to look for further assistance	Structural Engineer.

Surface Water Drainage Assessment
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement 25 Development & Flood Risk Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policies EP16 and EP17
Type of application	Operational development that creates a need for the disposal of surface water
Geographic locations where this information is required	Any area of Calderdale
What information is required	Confirmation that a feasible, and where necessary, consented, surface water drainage scheme which satisfies national & local guidance has been demonstrated. This report should form part of the Flood Risk Assessment
Where to look for further assistance	Link to Calderdale guidance documents on Drainage and Flood Risk to follow.

Telecommunications
Policy driver	Planning Policy Guidance Note 8 – Telecommunications Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policies BE11
Type of application	Telecommunications applications
Geographic locations where this information is required	Where relevant
What information is required	A signed declaration that the equipment & installation fully complies with the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) requirements and confirmation of site type (macro or micro) Details of alternative sites rejected with a justification for rejecting them: this should include existing masts, structures and other buildings within the search area.
Where to look for further assistance	Planning Policy Guidance Note 8 –Telecommunications Code of Best Practice on Mobile Phone Network Development\|

Town Centre Uses – Impact Assessment
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 4 – Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth
Type of application	Retail and leisure developments over 2,500 square metres gross located outside a designated town centre and not in accordance with an up to date development plan. Retail and leisure developments less than 2,500 square metres gross, located outside a designated town centre and not in accordance with the development plan and that would be likely to have a significant effect on other town centres Main town centre uses (as Defined by paragraph 7 of PPS4) in an existing centre which are not in accordance with the development plan and would substantially increase the attraction to the centre to an extent that the development could have an impact on other centres.
Geographic locations where this information is required	As required (see information under ‘Type of application’)
What information is required	-
Where to look for further assistance	For further advice on this matter you should refer to the central government advice in PPS4: Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth.

Transport Assessment & Statement
Policy driver	Planning Policy Guidance 13 – Transport Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policy GT5
Type of application	Major development proposals likely to have a significant transport impact on the existing transport network.
Geographic locations where this information is required	As required
What information is required	Contact Highways and Engineering to discuss requirements
Where to look for further assistance	For further advice you can contact the Highways Department Officers: Tim Robinson 01422 392169 Brian Sutcliffe 01422 392176 Michael Barrett 01422 392177.

Travel Plan
Policy driver	Planning Policy Guidance 13 – Transport Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policy T1
Type of application	Major development proposals which likely to have significant transport implications such as schools and educational establishments, public buildings, employment retail and leisure uses and residential schemes including homes for the elderly or student accommodation.
Geographic locations where this information is required	As required
What information is required	Contact Highways and Engineering to discuss requirements
Where to look for further assistance	For further advice you can contact the Highways Department Officers: Tim Robinson 01422 392169 Brian Sutcliffe 01422 392176 Michael Barrett 01422 392177.

Tree Survey and Tree Protection Plan
Policy driver	Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policies NE21 Annex B
Type of application	Development proposals where one or more trees would be affected
Geographic locations where this information is required	As required
What information is required	Tree Survey to establish the health / condition of the trees, and to identify which trees are to be retained, which are to be felled, and the means of protecting retained trees during construction works
Where to look for further assistance	Full guidance on the survey information, protection plan and method statement that should be provided with an application is set out in the current BS5837 “Trees in relation to construction - recommendations”.

Ventilation and Extraction Statement
Policy driver	Planning Policy Statement 23 - Planning and Pollution Control Planning Policy Guidance 24 - Planning and Noise Replacement Unitary Development Plan – Policies S13 and S15
Type of application	Developments (especially those within Use Classes A3, A4, A5) and mixed use developments where extraction equipment for the sale / preparation of cooked food or air conditioning is to be installed.
Geographic locations where this information is required	As required
What information is required	Contact Environmental Health to discuss requirements
Where to look for further assistance	For further technical information please contact the Environmental Health - Pollution Team on (01422) 392307.