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The best way to apply for planning permission is to do it online through the Planning Portal. Here you can make your planning application entirely online by completing an electronic form and attaching any plans and drawings (so long as they are in electronic format such as PDF or word documents).
To take advantage of this facility you will need to register (a simple quick free of charge process) as a new user if you haven’t already.
The Planning Portal has some useful guidance notes and video tutorials covering all aspects of making an application online. If you need any additional help with completing the application forms, please contact Planning Customer Services on 01473 825858.
The Planning Portal also has some useful online tools including fee and volume calculators, you can also create a site location plan to support you application.
If you are unable to apply on-line, you can download and print the Application Forms and Guidance Notes by following the links below.
We have now switched to the new National Standard Planning Application Forms also know as 1APP forms, so please make sure you use either the on-line application method via the Planning Portal, or the forms linked at the bottom of this page.
We will not be able to accept applications on older versions of the Application Form.
Anyone is allowed to make a planning application in respect of any land or buildings. They do not have to own the land or buildings freehold or have any other ownership interest in it. However the applicant is required to give notice of the planning application to any person who on the prescribed date (i.e. 21 days before the date of the application) is the owner or tenant of the land or building in question. See forms below:
Form for notification of Householder applications:
Householder development application Article 6 notice
Form for notification of other types of application:
Agricultural and other development application notice (PDF, 14kb)
In the event that the owner is not known to the applicant, an advert based upon the forms above should be placed in a local newspaper. The applicant should also ensure that the appropriate notification has been carried out & the appropriate certificate has been completed on the planning application forms (Certificate A, B, C or D).
It is up to you to make sure your application is made correctly, and that any plans or drawings are clear and accurate. If you are not sure how to do this seek professional advice.
Available to download or view below are checklists for each type of application detailing what documentation is required along with guidance notes on how to complete the application form.
All of the national requirements listed in each of the checklists below must be satisfied when an application is submitted. As it is not possible to identify the local requirements for every type of development proposal, it is recommended applicants consult the Local Validation Requirements document (PDF, 305kb). This provides anyone submitting a planning application with detailed guidance on the type of information required including a glossary detailing in what circumstances additional documentation is required (Annex B).
Failure to provide all of the information needed to satisfy the national and relevant local requirements will invalidate the application and it will be returned to you.
You will save a considerable amount of time by ensuring the application forms are fully complete and all the necessary supporting documents referred to in the checklists below relevant to your application are submitted together with the correct fee.
Application fees are set by Central Government and the amount of fee varies with the type of application; it is non refundable if an application is withdrawn or refused. For further information please go to the page Planning fees and Planning Fees - FAQs.
In order to support your planning application you will need to provide a plan showing the location and the boundaries of the application site; often a block plan is required too. For more detail on what documentation you require see the relevant checklist below for your application.
Government regulations require the submission of a detailed site location plan to ease identification of application sites and surrounding streets. It ensures District Councils visit the correct location, notify the correct neighbours and avoid any unnecessary discrepancies.
You can buy ordnance survey based maps from Babergh District Council at scales of: 1:2500, 1:1250 and 1:500. Contact planning customer services on 01473 825858 for more information or email planningcontrol@babergh.gov.uk. There is a fee of £26.31 for 6 copies or less.
Alternatively you can buy maps online from the planning portal.
If you are not sure which application form you need visit the choose and print forms section on the Planning Portal or alternatively contact Planning Customer Services on 01473 825858.
Application Type Application Form Checklist Guidance Note
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HOUSEHOLDER FORMS
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A Householder application Application A (PDF, 300Kb) Checklist A (PDF, 33Kb) Guidance A (PDF, 56Kb)
for planning permission
for works or extension
to a dwelling
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B Householder application Application B (PDF, 298Kb) Checklist B (PDF, 34Kb) Guidance B (PDF, 58Kb)
for planning permission
for works or extension
to a dwelling and
conservation area consent
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C Householder application Application C (PDF, 302Kb) Checklist C (PDF, 33Kb) Guidance C (PDF, 67Kb)
for planning permission
for works or extension
to dwelling and listed
building consent
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FULL PLANNING PERMISSION
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D Application for planning Application D (PDF, 331Kb) Checklist D (PDF, 37Kb) Guidance D (PDF, 96Kb)
permission
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G Application for planning Application G (PDF, 331Kb) Checklist G (PDF, 38Kb) Guidance G (PDF, 98Kb)
permission and
conservation area
consent for demolition
in a conservation area
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H Application for planning Application H (PDF, 336Kb) Checklist H (PDF, 36Kb) Guidance H (PDF, 109Kb)
permission and listed
building consent for
alterations, extension or
demolition of a listed
building
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I Application for planning Application I (PDF, 340Kb) Checklist I (PDF, 36Kb) Guidance I (PDF, 102Kb)
permission and
consent to display
advertisement(s)
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OUTLINE PERMISSION
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E Application for outline Application E (PDF, 335Kb) Checklist E (PDF, 41Kb) Guidance E (PDF, 96Kb)
planning permission
with some matters
reserved
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F Application for outline Application F (PDF, 325Kb) Checklist F (PDF, 34Kb) Guidance F (PDF, 62Kb)
planning permission
with all matters
reserved
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LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
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K Application for listed Application K (PDF, 299Kb) Checklist K (PDF, 37Kb) Guidance K (PDF, 48Kb)
building consent for
alterations, extension
or demolition of a listed
building
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CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT
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J Application for Application J (PDF, 292Kb) Checklist J (PDF, 31Kb) Guidance J (PDF, 37Kb)
conservation area
consent for
demolition in a
conservation area
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ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT
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L Application for Application L (PDF, 295Kb) Checklist L (PDF, 33Kb) Guidance L (PDF, 27Kb)
consent to display
advertisement(s)
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TREE AND HEDGE WORKS
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U Application for hedgerow Application U (PDF, 287Kb) Checklist U (PDF, 28Kb) Guidance U (PDF,25Kb)
removal notice
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Z Application for tree works: Application Z (PDF, 290Kb) Checklist Z (PDF, 33Kb) Guidance Z (PDF, 97Kb)
works to trees subject to
a Tree Preservation Order
(TPO) and/or notification of
proposed works to trees
in conservation areas (CA)
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LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
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N Application for a Lawful Application N (PDF, 304Kb) Checklist N (PDF, 33Kb) Guidance N (PDF, 36Kb)
Development Certificate
for an existing use or
operation or activity
including those in breach
of a planning condition
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O Application for a Lawful Application O (PDF, 291Kb) Checklist O (PDF, 33Kb) Guidance O (PDF, 23Kb)
Development Certificate
for a proposed use or
development
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P Application for prior Application P (PDF, 288Kb) Checklist P (PDF, 32Kb) Guidance P (PDF, 20Kb)
notification of proposed
agricultural development
- proposed building
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Q Application for prior Application Q (PDF, 287Kb) Checklist Q (PDF, 107Kb) Guidance Q (PDF, 18Kb)
notification of proposed
agricultural or forestry
development - proposed
road
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R Application for prior Application R (PDF, 287Kb) Checklist R (PDF, 66Kb) Guidance R (PDF, 19Kb)
notification of
agricultural or forestry
development -
excavation/waste material
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S Application for prior Application S (PDF, 287Kb) Checklist S (PDF, 27Kb) Guidance S (PDF, 19Kb)
notification of proposed
agricultural or forestry
development
- proposed fish tank
(cage)
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T Application for prior Application T (PDF, 287Kb) Checklist T (PDF, 28Kb) Guidance T (PDF, 24Kb)
notification of proposed
development by
telecommunications code
system operators
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V Application for prior Application V (PDF, 287Kb) Checklist V (PDF, 28Kb) Guidance V (PDF, 18Kb)
notification of proposed
demolition
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RESERVED MATTERS AND REMOVAL OR VARIATION OF CONDITION
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W Application for approval Application W (PDF, 289Kb) Checklist W (PDF, 46Kb) Guidance W (PDF, 33Kb)
of reserved matters
following outline
approval
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X Application for removal Application X (PDF, 293Kb) Checklist X (PDF, 37Kb) Guidance X (PDF, 34Kb)
or variation of a
condition following a
grant of planning
permission
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Y Application for approval Application Y (PDF, 287Kb) Checklist (PDF, 28Kb) Guidance Y (PDF, 18Kb)
of details reserved by
condition
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EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT
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Application for a New Application Form (PDF, 311kb) Checklist PDF, 21kb) Guidance Notes (PDF, 15kb)
Planning Permission Helptext (PDF, 43kb)
to replace an Extant
Planning Permission,
Associated Listed Building
and/or Conservation Area
Consents in Order to
Extend the Time Limit
for Implementation
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NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENTS (MINOR AMENDMENTS)
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Application for a Application form (PDF, 257kb) Checklist (PDF, 17kb) Guidance Notes (PDF, 10kb)
Non-material Amendment Helptext (PDF, 30kb)
Following a Grant of
Planning Permission
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