The Local Validation List (LVL) for Planning Applications was implemented on 2 January 2024. A review of the document has taken place and following feedback the LVL has now been updated and is ready for implementation.
The purpose of the review was to further improve the planning application requirements so that we can continue to ensure high quality and relevant information is contained within all planning applications from the point of validation.

To agree that the revised Local Validation Lists and Self Build/Custom Built Housing Form will be adopted and implemented from Monday 4 November 2024.

Following feedback, whilst retaining its current form, some minor alterations have been made to the Local Validation List requirements, to provide clarity and to introduce a new requirement of a Self Build / Custom-built Housing Form for all proposals for new dwellings.
The 6 week consultation period closed on 17 October 2024. The revised LVL documents will be adopted and implemented on Monday 4 November 2024.
The revised LVL documents are attached and will be available on the Local Validation List page on the Planning pages of the Council's website from Monday.