The Local Validation List (LVL) for Planning Applications was implemented on 2 January 2024. We have decided to review and update the contents, following feedback received from officers and customers. The purpose of the review is to further improve the planning application requirements so that we can continue to ensure highly quality and relevant information is contained within all planning applications from the point of validation.

Following the close of the 6 week consultation period on 17 October 2024, and subject to an evaluation of the consultation responses received, the revised Local Validation Lists will be adopted and implemented.

Following feedback, whilst retaining its current form, some minor alterations have taken place to the Local Validation List requirements, to provide clarity and to introduce a new requirement of a Self-Build / Custom-Build Housing form for all development for new dwellings has been proposed.
A 6 week consultation period is underway to invite comments on the documents. The consultation will run from 5 September 2024 until 17 October 2024.
The reviewed LVL documents up for consultation are attached, and can be found on the Local Validation List page on the Planning pages of the Council's website.