Step 2: The Application Is Made
The planning application process includes filling in a standard form (either hard copy or online via the planning portal) together with any supporting documents, such as site location and site area plans.
This package of documents is submitted to the local planning authority for their consideration. The applicant has to pay an application fee and submit a number of legal documents (re serving notice) to ensure that anyone whose land is affected has been properly informed.
The local council will ensure that the application is complete in terms of their local requirements and then validate it. It is then recorded on the Planning Register, and as a public document members of the public will have a right to the planning application.
It is at this moment that the clock starts running on the determination process. The register is located in the planning department at your local council, or more conveniently online via your local council website.
A ‘gold mine’ of planning information and guidance: The Government ‘Planning Portal’
Planning file search
SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL – PLANNING SEARCH
You need the planning application number – and can post a letter online via the search page.
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL – PLANNING SEARCH
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND – PLANNING HELP
South Hams District Council
Email to planning: development.management@swdevon.gov.uk
CONTACT SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL
FIND YOUR PARISH COUNCIL CLERK
FIND YOUR SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCILLOR – BY WARD
FIND YOUR SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCILLOR – ALPHABETICALLY
Devon County Council
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL – PLANNING
Email to planning: planning@devon.gov.uk
YOUR COUNCILLORS ALPHABETICALLY
Gov UK – Determining a planning application
A ‘gold mine’ of planning information and guidance: The Government ‘Planning Portal’
